I think I have some sort of subconscious belief that humans have been getting smarter throughout history - better at recognizing abstract patterns in general and holding more complicated strategies in their head. Is this a real thing?
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I mean like recognizable improvements over the course of recorded history - as in, given the same knowledge and tools, a good leader today would do better than a good leader in ancient Persia or something.
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Replying to @Aella_Girl
We have people who think the Earth is flat and that vaccines cause autism.....are you serious?
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Replying to @Furryscott
yeah at one point most people thought it was flat and thought sicknesses were due to 'bad air' and medical science operated off the four humors sooooooo
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