I'd give laser pointers to Neanderthals. Even if they did figure out some useful application for them (maybe hunting?) they'd run out of batteries eventually.

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[–] 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Let’s give some ancient peoples a couple books on modern maths and calculus. Really fuck with the development of tech.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Fuck yeah, just give the ancient Greeks hindu-arabic numerals and watch them lose their minds. Teach Zeno calculus and watch him try to prove it wrong.

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