NATS 1775 Lecture 2: 2 Tech in Ancient Civilization
10 Nov 2015
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Centralized political/economic authority (most people, least amount of power vs. least people. Societies already stratified in nature (e. g. mesopotamia & mesoamerica) Feedback: irrigation more of a consequence/product to give rich more power over rest of population. Specialization of labour (i. e. craft production, beer brewing) New sources of energy (i. e. wind poewr, boats, ox plow, etc. ) New occupation: scribe (only ones to have ability to engage in writing) Creation mathematics (base 60 system - hours, minutes, circle) Systematic research in astrology (justified role in society), magic, meteorology. Engineering knowledge (building of pyramids, other large scale architectural projects) Required great skill + knowledge with lack of tech. Reasons to separate between ancient civilizations + ancient greece for birthplace of science. Civilizations knowledge gained for practical reasons e. g. keeping records, calendars, etc. Knowledge obtained by those working for those in power. Ancient civilization: rely on religious + spiritual entity for explanations (e. g. creation.
