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[–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Hmm... the only cited sources in that article for a specific (effective) population size are also over 20 years old—the more recent sources just say it was likely a “small” number.

This article has a lot more detail on the various migration theories, but refrains from any specific size estimates:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peopling_of_the_Americas

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  • [–] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    the only cited sources in that article for a specific (effective) population size are also over 20 years

    When research is old without being found wrong, it is more likely to be correct.

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