Why? Why do you believe that and what evidence do you have to back up this assertion? Why can't a semiaquatic species that takes to the waters for shelter dur

Why? Why do you believe that and what evidence do you have to back up this assertion? Why can't a semiaquatic species that takes to the waters for shelter during a flare event develop technology? We have aquatic creatures that can generate electricity on our planet. That's pretty crazy for us. What if it was the norm on another planet? What would the implications for the development of a technological society be in that envolutionary environment? The assertion that technological society can't develop under water or that fire is a prerequisite for a techological society is too anthropocentric for my liking.