Clades, clines, clusters. Is only one system valid? Two? All three? None at all?

I’ve heard and seen scientists debate this since around the early 2000s with conflicting answers so I’m really curious to hear what’s the most appropriate take on this topic.

And let me disclaim that obviously human populations are fuzzy categories to begin with.

  • JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.socialEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I think you can put away your pitchfork in this case. By seeking a better understanding of the situation, pretty clearly OP’s not trying to fall in to flawed or antiquated thinking on this one. And indeed, SquareSinger seems to be pointing out that the word “cline” has the most relevance, here. And OP’s question helped me learn that.

    Also, across different cultures and languages, it may very well be that it’s still pretty common for people to use the concept of “human races.” Implying that OP may not be the backwards rube you seem to suspect them of being.