My teaching version of this point is slightly different: it is pointing out to students that we use Palaeolithic technology every day: the idea of constant progress is an illusion caused by, for example, ignoring the antiquity of sewn clothing.
Reposted from Nina Willburger
Things used in everyday life are the real archaeological treasures! These sewing #needles were made from animal bones some 15,000 years ago. Some designs simply don't need to be improved, because form and functions were perfectly matched from the start. Form follows function! 🧵1/2

🏺 #archaeology

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