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What is one key difference between tools that amplify physical abilities and tools that amplify intellectual abilities?
What is one key difference between tools that amplify physical abilities and tools that amplify intellectual abilities?
- Physical tools are more common than intellectual tools
- Humans have dominated the planet due to physical tools
- Humans have developed tools to substantially amplify their intellectual abilities (correct)
- Animals have developed tools to amplify their intellectual abilities
What was the first key intellect amplifier?
What was the first key intellect amplifier?
- Physical tools
- Computers
- The ability to transmit thoughts
- Language (correct)
How do computers impact our culture?
How do computers impact our culture?
- Computers are without precedent in the cultural history of mankind (correct)
- Computers have no impact on our culture
- Computers are a ripple on the surface of our culture
- Computers amplify our physical abilities
What is the significance of tools that amplify intellectual abilities?
What is the significance of tools that amplify intellectual abilities?
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What did the first million years of hominid history produce?
What did the first million years of hominid history produce?
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What is the significance of language as an intellect amplifier?
What is the significance of language as an intellect amplifier?
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What is the main difference between tools that amplify physical abilities and tools that amplify intellectual abilities?
What is the main difference between tools that amplify physical abilities and tools that amplify intellectual abilities?
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What is the capacity of computers as a tool?
What is the capacity of computers as a tool?
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What did the first million years of hominid history produce?
What did the first million years of hominid history produce?
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What is the capacity of computers as an intellectual challenge?
What is the capacity of computers as an intellectual challenge?
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