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Verdict
When tested with the same yardstick that undermines random convergence,
APH matches the evidence precisely.
Preparedness → Long silence → Sharp threshold is what fossils, genetics,
and archaeology all show.
Probability math shows multi-locus convergence by chance is essentially
impossible.
Lab studies confirm the polygenic regulatory mechanisms required for
symbolic cognition.
Cognitive surplus supports that symbolic thought is not just adaptive but
qualitatively beyond survival.
Comparison: Evolutionary Account vs. APH vs. Synthesis
Table 9.4 — Evolutionary Account vs. APH vs. Integrated Synthesis
Comparison of explanatory models: Evolutionary Threshold vs. Adam Paradox Hypothesis (APH)
with an integrated synthesis across anatomy, regulation, symbolic behavior, threshold dynamics,
weaknesses, and testability.
