The Unique Origins of Humanity in the Fossil Record

Published 2021-11-02
Does the fossil record prove humans developed from ape-like ancestors? Or does it reveal that humans had a unique origin? In this lecture, geologist Casey Luskin offers some surprising evidence about the fossil history of humanity.

Dr. Luskin is co-author of the book Science and Human Origins, and an editor of The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith.

This talk was originally offered as part of the 2021 Dallas Conference on Science and Faith sponsored by Discovery Institute.

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All Comments (21)
  • @theHentySkeptic
    Congrats on getting that PhD Casey! Looking forward to more of your contributions to this important debate.
  • @JoanKentBible
    I remember the first time I saw the chart which supposedly depicted the evolution of man from an ape. I was eleven and did not take it seriously then and have not wavered from that position. I am now old. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic presentation.
  • @JahRastafari89
    In 2017 Casey Luskin wrote a brilliant article that was published in the book "Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Critique" called "Missing Transitions: Human Origins and the Fossil Record" that seriously undermines the popular Neanderthal narratives, well worth the read.
  • @jollygreen9377
    Why isn’t this taught in schools? This is all new to me.
  • The Chuck Norris jokes were the best part of the entire presentation! Good job Casey!
  • @scottdetter
    There are no transitional fossils for any genus which should be 10X the amount of current fossil finds.
  • 10 years ago I was so certain evolution was true. I would laugh at Christians arguing otherwise. I am disgusted by how arrogant I was made by experts talking about "this is 100% proof for X. No doubt" I understand the problems with the fossil record. And what does that say? When I was ignorant I was 100% behind evolutionary theory. As I knew more and more doubts started cracking that certainty. I am just glad Christians have the the testicular fortitude needed to push back against our Expert Class.
  • Chuck Norris has a grizzly bear throw rug in his cabin. The bear’s not dead. He’s just afraid to move.
  • @EnilionVeno
    This is one of my childhood memories, once every some time i heard in tv that they found missing link, but then it turns out its actually not.
  • Also, keep in mind that the oldest found human footprints are older than the oldest found bones of apes.
  • @oskarsitarz569
    Pretty interesting i have to admit. Keep on working docs :D
  • @eswn1816
    I am a highly educated (PhD... graduate from MIT... post-graduate at Oxford... published... etc.) My comment: The classic evolutionary theory is nothing more than a speculative paradigm lacking scientific evidence. In other words, it's "Academic propaganda" that delights atheists and scientific materialists. The early post-Darwinian reaction supports this as does more recent quotes: "Evolution makes me feel good about being an atheist."
  • @zorot3876
    Thanks Casey for your hard work exposing the scammers. I enjoyed your book.
  • @Schneule
    Thank you for the extensive information! You had me taking notes!
  • @eui6037
    Very very informative, not bad for a neanderthal... (Why insulting Chuck N.?) The end is disappointing.