Stefan MolyneuxVerified account

No way this is true. The Arab world alone came up with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry around the 9th/10th c. And they laid the groundwork for chemistry, not to mention advancements in astronomy, medicine, biology, etc. Oh yeah and one more little thing: The Scientific Method

Arabs are typically credited with algebra. The word “algebra” is derived from ancient Arabic. No one knows the origins of geometry or trigonometry, though. It’s true that Arabs and Egyptians both used them, but the Greeks deserve credit for the formalization of logic and geometry

No one worth mentioning would deny the importance of these contributions. But, it’s also undeniable that the contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and science by Europeans obscenely dwarfs those of others. Whatever the reason, it’s true.

Also important to remember that a big part of the Arab world was under hellenization after Alexander the Great and Rome Empire. That is why there are roman buildings in Palmyra ( yes that ones ISIS destroyed ). Later replaced by Islamic culture.

The Arabs were also doing a lot better intellectually before Islam solidified cousin marriage, which takes 10+ IQ points away from the general population.

also, around 1500 they focused on strenghthening their religion and worldview, instead of science. Western europe starts its tech and science advantage around this time.

It's true but they all had mothers who taught them

Are you saying other cultures don’t have mothers who teach children?

With the technology, you have the choice to reject it - Without the technology, you don’t have a choice to accept it

Let’s see how many chose the former. Tech has improved logistics, life expectancy, efficiency, thus saving time. Time, the most valuable commodity you can never reclaim once gone.

I don't know...the Amish rejected it to a certain point and they seem to be doing fine...

Yea, I mean they are living...not experiencing much outside the farm but living...

Bad fact, those 98 percent includes every work that are also derived from previous scientific advancements (not original) which makes up the majority of the work done

This is a correct way to see invention. Without wood block (China), paper (China) and ink (China/India) there would be no printing press by Guttenberg. Scientific advancement is about standing on the shoulder of giants.