For at least the last 200,000 years, between 10-15% of the human population are left-handed and this fact has utterly left science baffled. In searching to explain handedness, all sorts of contradictory evidence has emerged, creating a fascinating mystery. Learn all about it in this classic episode.
In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating mystery of why lefties exist and why they make up such a small percentage of the population. They explore the weird history of left-handedness, from ancient linguistic bias against it to modern theories about brain wiring and genetics, while uncovering some surprising advantages lefties might have in everything from sports to processing information. The guys tackle contradictory scientific evidence, discuss forced right-handedness and its effects, and reveal some mind-bending facts about ambidexterity and the quirks of human brain lateralization.
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