Helpless As a Baby
“Helpless As a Baby” by J. D. Waters, published by AuthorHouse in April 2022, is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between the helplessness of infant mammals and the evolution of their adult counterparts. This 272-page book delves into a paradox that connects the capabilities of adult mammals with the vulnerability of their young, presenting a unique perspective on evolutionary biology and social structures.
Readers will find that the author examines how the evolution of helpless babies has influenced reciprocal genetic and behavioral adaptations in nursing females. The book discusses the implications of extended helplessness in infants, leading to the development of multi-age broods among hominids. Through this lens, Waters highlights the emergence of social sharing, teamwork, and the evolution of language and civilization, making connections between biology and sociology that invite further contemplation on human development.
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This book starts with a paradox and ends with a riddle. The paradox notes that the mammal specie with the most capable adults is the mammal specie with the most helpless of babies. Is there a connection? The author contends that there is. He attempts to show how the evolution of the helpless baby has led to reciprocal genetic and behavioural adaptions of the nursing females. In addition, the increasing length of the baby’s helplessness resulted in the development of the hominid multi-age brood. The author shows how the Long and Short Birth Interval multi-age broods led to social sharing, unified teamwork, speech, language; and civilisation.
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