Summary of Beastly Theories (Episode 2) - Profane Professor - with Jeff Meldrum

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The video discusses the idea that there may be multiple species of early humans, and that the discovery of the hobbit should have driven this home initially. It also talks about the concept of hominoids being relic hominids, meaning that they are not strictly classified as humans, but rather man-like creatures that share some commonalities.

00:00:00 Dr. Jeff Meldrum is a professor of anthropology and anatomy at Iowa State University, and he has spent his career studying human locomotion. He became interested in Bigfoot after noticing a set of tracks in South Eastern Washington State, and has since conducted collaborative research with the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. He is the author of several books on human evolution, and his recent work has focused on the emergence of modern human walking running.
00:05:00 In this video, Prof. Jeff Meldrum discusses the evidence for Bigfoot, including footprints, photographs, and other evidence. He discusses how his experience as an expert in anatomy and dynamics has helped him to analyze this evidence objectively. He says that even if someone is not an expert in footprints, they should still give respect to his expertise. He also discusses how academia can be a challenging and demanding place, but it also offers a sense of continuity and freedom that can be valuable.
00:10:00 The video discusses theories about animals known as Bigfoot and Sasquatch, and how some believe they are related. It discusses the idea that these creatures may have persisted in certain areas due to their similar habitat and behavior, even in the face of deforestation and other environmental changes.
00:15:00 This video discusses the possible origins of human beings, focusing on four possible origins: 1) the hobbit of Flores, 2) the yeti of Himalayas, 3) pathological condition known as Mak redact Li, and 4) the divergent apes of Southeast Asia. The video also features a recent study that suggests human evolution may be more complex than previously thought.
00:20:00 The first two videos in the Beastly Theories series discuss the theory that there were multiple species of early humans living across the eastern African landscape two million years ago. Professor Meldrum discusses how this theory has been challenged by new discoveries, and how the discovery of the hobbit should have driven this home initially. He also talks about the concept of hominoids being relic hominids, meaning that they are not strictly classified as humans, but rather man-like creatures that share some commonalities.
00:25:00 Profane Professor discusses Beastly Theories, discussing how some proponents of a new term for the study of human origins have argued that the term "hominid" is too generic, and that a new term should be created to reflect the distinctions between different ape-like creatures. He argues that the term "relic hominid" is a better name for the field, as it accurately describes the research being done.
00:30:00 The video discusses the idea that Beastly Theories--theories about creatures that are not typically considered to be part of the human species--can be explained by the evidence that is available. It points to examples, such as the Laetoli footprints, of evidence that suggests these creatures exist.
00:35:00 This video discusses Beastly Theories, focusing on the possible existence of two types of creatures in the area where the Yeti was reported. One example is the Sun Bear, which is not known to live on Flores or any other island in the area. The other example is the Sasquatch, which is known to live in North America but has been reported in Southeast Asia as well. The author discusses how footprints can be accurately classified based on the characteristics of the creature that left them, and how this can be a problem when it comes to identifying the creature that created them. He also discusses how a bear could not have left the footprints discussed in the reports, as they are too different.
00:40:00 The profane professor discusses how similar the physical characteristics of bears and Bigfoot are, and how it is impossible to dismiss all evidence simply because it does not conform to a preconceived idea of what a Bigfoot would look like. He advises collectors to follow field guides and document evidence in a way that is safe and efficient.
00:45:00 The profane professor discusses how often people encounter Sasquatch, and how often these encounters are serendipitous rather than being the result of a specific search. He also notes that many people who claim to have seen Sasquatch are actually just seeing things that are common in the forest, such as deer and foxes.
00:50:00 The video discusses the difficulties of presenting scientific evidence in a soundbite-driven world. Profane Professor discusses a few examples of when he has been misrepresented, including a documentary about Russian hikers who claimed to have seen a Sasquatch.
00:55:00 The presenter discusses how he became aware of a documentary about a possible Bigfoot sighting, and how he was then interviewed for the project without any knowledge of the actual focus of the documentary. He describes how the documentary makers dramatized his interview and portrayed him in a negative light. He notes that this was done without his consent or knowledge, and that he doesn't believe the documentary has anything to do with real Bigfoot sightings.

01:00:00 - 01:20:00

In this episode of Beastly Theories, Profane Professor Jeff Meldrum discusses some of the more bizarre Beastly theories. Some of the more interesting theories include the idea that Beasties are aliens, and that they are using people as test subjects. Meldrum encourages people to get literature on casting and collecting hair samples, as it has helped him.