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“Human beings were human beings anatomically for several hundred thousand years, wandering around, hunting and gathering. And then suddenly, at the same time they started painting in caves they started multiplying.” quote by Howard Rheingold
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“Human beings were human beings anatomically for several hundred thousand years, wandering around, hunting and gathering. And then suddenly, at the same time they started painting in caves they started multiplying.”

Howard Rheingold

About This Quote

Source Book: The Virtual Community, Howard Rheingold, 1993

Humans lived as hunter‑gatherers for millennia before art and population growth emerged together.

In simple terms: Early humans were nomadic, then began art and larger groups.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how cultural shifts can trigger rapid change.

Themes

evolution culture art population growth

Mood

reflective inquisitive

Type

historical anthropological

When to use this quote

  • archaeology
  • education
  • urban planning
  • community building

Key Concepts

anthropology social development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What triggers sudden cultural shifts?
  • How do art and population growth influence each other?
A Different Perspective

Cultural change also brings conflict and resource strain.

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