Oldowan Was a Well-Planned, Not a Merely Expedient Technology

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Essay

Oldowan was a well-planned, not a merely expedient technology. What does this mean and how do we know this? What does this imply about our hominin ancestors?

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Definitions:

Credit

An arrangement where goods, services, or money is received in exchange for a promise to pay back a definite sum of money at a later date.

Rubber Stamps

Implements crafted from rubber that imprint designs or text on various materials, commonly used in offices for endorsing documents.

Letters

Written or printed communication addressed to a person or organization, typically consisting of a greeting, body, closing, and signature.

Rubber Stamps

Tools used to apply inked designs or impressions, metaphorically referring to giving approval without careful consideration.