• bufalo1973@piefed.social
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    It’s the problem of using an skewed system to make Europe the advanced civilization.

    I read once that the first sign of civilization wasn’t a weapon. It was a cured broken femur because that means someone took care of the person with the broken leg. So maybe that should be the guide to follow: medicine and healthcare.

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      We have found signs of trepanation that are surprisingly ancient (before bronze if I’m not mistaken). It shows both a decent understanding of physiology and of technique.