The New York Times has an interesting interview with anthropologist Nina Jablonski of Penn State. Jablonski discusses her recent book on that understudied but largest human organ – the skin. I was particularly struck by her observation that “humans are the self-decorating ape.” Even those of us who haven’t had ink done rely on some combination of shaving, hair trimming, jewelry and make-up to send social signals.
That’s the second mention to that article I’ve seen this week. Interesting.