or maybe it was just a fairly common thing, then? the math used in the device is not complex, nor is its construction. it is only impressive to us because of

or maybe it was just a fairly common thing, then? the math used in the device is not complex, nor is its construction. it is only impressive to us because of what we assume about cultures of that time: that they are dumber than we are, less intelligent. they were just as smart as us, but they were far fewer in number, and had many more limitations than we have when it comes to the library of technologies and skills they can call on to accomplish their goals.