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points by Akuehne 18 hours ago | 0 comments

Does them being pre-columbian really add any value or validation to their opinions?

Like in the grand scheme of things?

There are lots of societies that have existed in their same location for much longer. But no one is out here getting quotes from the "Elder Brothers" in Jericho.

[–] Kevin_Flynn 18 hours ago

As a software engineer, I tried to think of the last time a small tribe located anywhere, decided to comment on an improved hash table, or compression algorithm, and it's a first for me.

[–] harimau777 17 hours ago

I'd certainly be interested in insights from other ancient cultures.