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But yes the degree change for a human is much higher for a human than a a giraffe. Their chest cavity already lies horizontally.
Can we get enough water from fruits alone?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the question of whether humans could obtain sufficient water solely from fruits, considering historical contexts and methods of water consumption before modern conveniences. Participants explore the efficiency and practicality of various methods of drinking water, particularly in relation to early human lifestyles.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants suggest that early humans relied on fruits and other natural sources for hydration, questioning the efficiency of bending over to drink from streams.
- Others argue that despite potential inefficiencies, early humans must have consumed enough water to survive, implying that methods of obtaining water were sufficient.
- Several participants mention alternative methods for drinking water, such as using leaves, shells, or other natural containers, to highlight the resourcefulness of early humans.
- Concerns are raised about the risks associated with drinking directly from streams, referencing modern issues like giardia contamination.
- Some participants express skepticism about the practicality of drinking water in a primitive context, questioning the efficiency of various methods and the physical challenges faced by taller individuals.
- There is a discussion about the workload of hunter-gatherer societies, with some suggesting that their survival strategies were adapted to their environment despite seeming inefficient by modern standards.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the efficiency of drinking methods or the adequacy of hydration from fruits alone. Multiple competing views remain regarding early human practices and the practicality of various water consumption methods.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include assumptions about early human behavior, the definitions of efficiency in drinking methods, and the historical context of water sources available to primitive humans.