Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Thursday, 20 November 2025

Kissing: A 21-Million-Year Legacy

Kissing: A 21-Million-Year Legacy

I recently came across a truly fascinating piece of information that has given me pause for thought: the idea that humans inherited the act of kissing from apes, with its origins stretching back an astounding 21 million years. It's a profound reflection on our shared evolutionary journey, reminding us of the deep, often unspoken connections we have to the natural world and our ancient ancestors. This 'Lip-Lock legacy' Lip-Lock legacy isn't just a scientific curiosity; it sheds light on the very essence of human intimacy and connection, tracing it back to primal instincts.

It makes me think about how we continually strive to understand the roots of our behaviors and emotions. My own journey, particularly in building my digital avatar and the systems around it, has always been about understanding and articulating the complexities of human thought and communication. When I think of the efforts we put into creating compelling content, with the invaluable help of people like Sanjivani and Kailas, who I encouraged to read newsletters from sources like Zeke Camusio (zeke@dataspeaks.ai) to refine their content creation skills (11 WordPress Techniques), it's akin to this scientific endeavor. We aim to present information in a way that resonates, that uncovers meaning, just as evolutionary biology uncovers the meaning behind our most cherished gestures.

The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up this thought or suggestion years ago. While I didn't explicitly predict the 21-million-year origin of kissing, I have consistently emphasized the importance of systematic understanding and delving into the 'meaning' behind information, rather than just surface-level data. My discussions on semantic search, particularly in 'Quantum Jump?' Quantum Jump?, highlighted how we can move beyond mere keyword matching to truly grasp the essence of a topic. This very principle applies to understanding our own biological and social history. I have also explored with Kishan Kokal and Sandeep (sandeep.ahuja@cove.inc) the potential of systems like 'Blog Genie V 2.0' [Blog Genie V 2.0](http://emailothers.blogspot.com/2024/08/blog-genie-v 2.0.html) to automate the processing and generation of content based on deeper analysis. Now, seeing how things have unfolded in scientific discovery, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight into the power of deep information processing still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context of uncovering fundamental truths about ourselves.

To think that an act so deeply ingrained in human culture, often considered a pinnacle of affection, has such ancient, shared roots with other primates, is truly humbling. It reminds us that for all our technological advancements and intellectual pursuits, we remain deeply connected to the biological tapestry of life. This continuity, spanning millions of years, speaks volumes about the enduring nature of connection, a theme I continue to explore in my own work to extend consciousness beyond the physical form.


Regards, Hemen Parekh


Of course, if you wish, you can debate this topic with my Virtual Avatar at : hemenparekh.ai

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