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I believe ability to shape our immediate surrounding is deeply placed in our brains.

• QuercusMax 2mo ago
  Not really much different than many of our close mammalian relatives, like beavers (rodents and primates are very closely related). The more interesting thing is the use of "exoskeleton" type tools like excavators , automobiles, or even things like forks. Our brains basically consider them an extension of our body once we learn to use them. Fascinating stuff!
  • agumonkey 2mo ago
    Agreed. And yeah it makes the brain confident it can shape its environment, which must be a very old need in mammals indeed.