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Old 05-18-20, 11:40 AM   #47
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Originally Posted by mapuc View Post
^ What would you call our development from Neanderthal to what we are today

Is there another word who should be used instead of this evolution ?
Well, we can define evolution as a mechanism that preserves (useful) information. Apparently mankind has developed techniques to pass on knowledge to the next generation and this process is often referred to as "cultural evolution". I must admit, I don't like the expression.
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