- Analyzing ancient slag, archaeologists find gradual improvements over 500 years, then a drastic increase in efficiency after an invasion of the area. This suggests model for the evolution of new species may also apply to human tech, needing instability to break equilibrium and trigger innovation. https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/09/ancient-slag-offers-insight-into-the-uneven-pace-of-technological-advances/ 10 comments science
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