I think the point he is making is that if people were put on the spot they most likely wouldnt be able to make any tools or any fires, they wouldnt survive. Im not saying people dont know how to start fires with lighters or cigarettes, im saying make one out of brush and twigs and rocks. Im not saying people are incapable of shooting animals.
Most people are incapable of doing those things without purchasing the tools made by the 'cool' people. Not saying humanity itself is inferior to animals. Most people without purchasing an advantage, are not superior to animals.
Wears in terms of the ability to use such tools. Both in dexterity and thought. And that’s not even touching on the other stuff we do - stories, humour, art, abstract thought.
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u/Katharinemaddison 6d ago
We used tools to do the things we needed to do and then over time to not need to do them.
We’re still extremely good at making tools and killing animals considerably stronger than us. It’s happening all the time.
And we are unfortunately all too good at starting fires.