When we look at evolution, there are some main points that you must consider to answer your question. You have to remember that evolution has no purpose, it is a natural mechanism where organisms that are the most fit and reproductive pass on their genes to the next generation. Because of this, evolution is not a directionary process, there is no forward or backwards organisms.
Here is one good example:
Let's say we have a habitat with rabbits- brown and white. For a few years, the environment is lush, full of grass. The white rabbit will be at a huge disadvantage- it will stand out in the environment and will easily be eaten by predators. Therefore, the white rabbits will most likely die before they can reproduce and after generations, there will be less white and white rabbits (of course, the brown will be able to at least hide better and therefore can pass on their genes).
However, now comes a long period of snow. The lighter and lighter rabbits (even if there are a few) are now at the advantage, they are better camoflaged in the snow. The brown rabbits are now the ones that stick out and will be hunted for more easily. The population of white rabbits will increase relative to before.
As you see, different circumstances will give advantage to different traits. For example, the reason why Africans tend to be dark is because the people who had darker skin (more melanin) were able to better survive under the sun-filled environment. In places like Europe, where there is less sunlight, there is an advantage given to lighter skinned people (because it takes energy to create melanin, but that's a whole different story). Anyways, to answer your question, there are no "better" or more evolved humans. Hopefully this helps!
2007-01-18 14:20:56
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answered by Question_asker10901 2
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Actually as I understand it there is not a standard human to compare with . Its not if some people are more or less evolved .We are all mutants in the way that we are all different ones from others , evolution is what naturally happens in the way that that differences sometimes give us more advantage to survive than others (perhaps you are less propence to some disease than I am), so the ones that survive are the ones that have pas their gens to the next generation.
2007-01-18 14:21:07
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answered by vatsq 2
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well we are all the same species, but we have all our differences. some traits work better in different environements.
examples:
long thin noses work best in cold weather because the air warms up so it doesn't freeze the lungs. in warm weather short flat noses work better for the same concept.
lighter skin makes vitamin D better in the sun so it is useful in areas where there isn't as much sun. dark skin doesn't burn as easy in sunny areas and the amount of vitamin d doesn't have to be made as quckly because it is warm out longer.
most caucasians are not lactose intolerant because in europe a mutation occured that allowed people to digest milk.
In terms of Nazi ideas of the Aryan race being genetically superior that others, absolutely not. In fact, there really aren't races, there is one. The human race.
Humans or animals are never "more" evolved, but better adapted. Animals (plants etc) dont just evolve to become "more evolved" they do what best suits them in their particular environment.
Arthropods are 80% of living animals. This is insects and spiders and such. They are very adapted to their environments.
Individual traits vary, but we are all still humans.
2007-01-18 14:25:34
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answered by bippidibopiddi 2
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That would imply that evolution is working toward some sort of goal, to say that some people are further along than others. If you belive that, then maybe. I'd still say no though.
EDIT: Angela, the answerer below, seems to have proved that she is either a racist or very ignorant about Aborigines, or anthropology. Either way, it's a pretty blind thing to say.
2007-01-18 21:52:41
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answered by The Ry-Guy 5
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Yes. For example, the aborigines are considered to be humans, but, they seem to have been stuck in the timeline of evolution and have not evolved to the point that they look like the other humans and still look like a mix of humans & gorillas
2007-01-19 02:04:14
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answered by Maria Rose 5
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No, it's just random differences. We are all equally evolved.
You assume that "evolved" means smarter. Perhaps it is in the best interest of our race if we were to become less intelligent?
2007-01-18 14:14:53
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answered by Anonymous
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There is no "more" evolved, in any species. Species are what they are, and they became that way [evolved] because they fit into their environment well, and therefore survived better.
Humans are all one single species, and no particular color is "more" or "less" than another.
2007-01-18 14:20:04
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answered by sonyack 6
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we are all at the same stage, all of our ancestors are survivors, there are small differences with everyone but not enough so that they are more evolved then others.
2007-01-18 16:06:28
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answered by ? 1
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you are confusing evolution with intelligence, or is it actually a racial question?
2007-01-18 17:26:43
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answered by zdonz 3
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Not biologically but spiritually. You can also call it 'developed'.
2007-01-18 14:14:00
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answered by Zeera 7
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