HA>>Why are Mousterian tools less complex than Neolithic tools? Because no one
HA>>had invented grinding stone agains stone to make tools in the neolithic
HA>>fashion. That does not make the Acheulians less human than the neolithic
HA>>farmers.
HA>To fix on an example that is readily verifiable by people living in the
HA>twentieth century, why are early 20th century tools less sophisticated than
HA>today's tools? Is it because the toolmakers of the early twentieth century
HA>were less human than we are? No. It's because light motors, practical
HA>small rechargeable batteries, SCR and microprocessor controls just weren't
HA>available at that time.
HA>
HA>Bill Hamilton | Chassis & Vehicle Systems
HA>GM R&D Center | Warren, MI 48090-9055
HA>810 986 1474 (voice) | 810 986 3003 (FAX)
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And I firmly believe that GM's engineers were as human when we had
points in our ignitions as we are today!
;-)
Paul Durham
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