/u/IronFires's posts
What are the most complex instinctive behaviors that are transmitted purely by genetic/biological means, not through inter generational interaction? Do we understand how complex behavior can be genetically encoded?
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Could electromagnetically reinforced structural materials be created, which use electromagnetic fields to achieve greater strength than the base material?
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As a prenascent soul, you know the primary human virtues (ingenuity and compassion) are strictly rationed. Moments before your birth, you learn the human allocation of these resources is spent. You have a plan to create an infinite supply - if only you can get an allocation. You ready your pitch...
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You die suddenly in a freak accident. Moments later you feel yourself being pulled from a virtual reality suit and placed back on your feet. An alien face looks into your eyes and asks “So? Was it worth five credits?” You see as sign advertising “Ride The Human Experience. Only five credits!”]
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“Wake up. Please Ms. Jemima, we can’t stay here!” The young Native American girl pleads. “Where am I” Jemima asks blearily. “We’re in the Brand Afterlife. But not for long if we don’t move fast. Now get up!”
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What are some examples of civilizations that experienced major leaps in technology or culture, which set them far ahead of their peers and predecessors?
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META: how far back in time can history questions go before they are out of scope, and are more appropriate for some other field/sub.
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