Tool cultures and the evolution of cognitive abilities and lifestyles

What this note covers

1. Tools are behavioural evidence with attribution limits
2. Homo habilis is associated with simple flake technologies
3. Homo erectus is linked with more standardised shaping
4. Neanderthal tools show prepared production and adaptation
5. Homo sapiens technologies diversify materials and information
6. Technological trends inform cognition and lifestyle cautiously

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