In Our Case, Finding A Lucy Is

Normally, We Are Happy To Find A Fragment Of Jaw, A Few Isolated Teeth, A Bit Of An Arm, A Bit Of A Skull. But To Find Associated Body Parts Is Extremely Rare.

The Right Question To Ask From A Darwinian Prospective Is What Was It About Bipedalism That Was So Advantageous? Why Did It Lead To A - Why Did That Adaptation Ultimately Lead To A Species Homo Sapiens That Has Come To Dominate The Planet Today With Six And A Half Billion People?

As An Undergraduate, I Had An Opportunity To Go On A Number Of Archeological Digs. So I Had Experience Excavating, Digging Up Remains Of Ancient Indian Villages In The Midwest And In The Southwest.

In Our Case, Finding A Lucy Is Unique. No One Will Ever Find Another Lucy. You Can't Order One From A Biological Supply House. It's A Unique Discovery, A Unique Specimen.

Commitment, Belief And Positive Attitude Are All Important If You're Going To Be A Success, Whether You're In Sports, In Business Or, As In My Case, Anthropology.