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    Primitive Cultures are Simple, while Civilization is Complex: Part 2

    In the first part of this discussion, I reminded you that we are talking about "falsehoods." "Falsehood" is a term I and others have co-opted and have used for well over a decade in anthropology and biology courses across the land. The idea is to identify a statement that, when uttered in some...
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    Primitive Cultures are Simple, while Civilization is Complex: Part 1

    A "falsehood" is a belief held by a number of people that is in some way incorrect. That incorrectness may be blatant, it may be subtle, it may be conditional, it may be simple, it may be complex. But, the unraveling of the belief, even if much of that belief is in fact true, can be a learning...
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    Dishwasher-Friendly Phone From Seal Shield: Civilization Reaches Its Acme [Phones]

    For those moments when you just can't control the urge to dip your phone in a jar of honey, Seal Shield has announced the world's first dishwasher-friendly phone. Yes, really. Pair it with your dishwasher-safe keyboard! Let's make it clear—dishwasher safe obviously goes hand in hand with butt...
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    How do those who believe in the Great Flood account for Egyptian civilization?

    By all accounts, the Egyptian culture began to flourish several hundred years before "The Flood" was supposed to have happened, and it continued uninterrupted through the time period established for Noah's flood, with no evidence or mention of a flood even happening being recorded in their...
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    I need an interesting Western Civilization 101 topic?

    I don't really care what it is, I just want a topic that will be interesting to research, and the time frame is from beginning of civilization until the Renaissance. oh, and its just a simple paper, 3-5 pages, 5 or so sources, just normal.
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    civilization 2 free dowload sites. NO TORRENT!?

    i want to play that old game again. is there a safe site to download it from? i do want the F.B.I. coming to my doorstep. by the way. would they come to my house?
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    Is religion the basis of civilization?

    Pope Benedict XVI stated recently " Genuine religion ... stands at the base of any authentically human culture." He said. "It rejects all forms of violence and totalitarianism: not only on principles of faith but also of right reason." So, is "genuine religion" something broader than belief...
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    What are some ancient civilization movies?

    What are some movies that are about, or take place in, ancient civilizations. Like Troy, 300, Gladiator, 10,000 BC, etc. Even stuff like Lord of the rings. (it doesnt have to be war movies)
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    Civilization 4 graphics problem?

    k so i bought civ4 and beyond the sword, and when i try to play a normal game, its slow and you can't even see the terrain when playing. i went to driversguide.com to try to get a new video card, and it said it downloaded properly when i got a new one there but nothing changed. i meet the other...
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    Has anyone ever considered leaving civilization, to live a life of peace...

    ...in solitude in the wilderness? I'm 22, since I was a young child of 7-8 i've felt compelled to leave civilization and live a life of solitude in the wilderness. I feel it eating away at my body,mind and soul With every passing day, month.. and year that I remain in this artificial world...
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    Is enviromental damage a natural step on the path to future civilization?

    As a sentient species, you would assume the next step of our expansion is into space, and to colonise nearby planets. But the cost to do this would be phenominal, and would cost the earth many of its natural resources, hence damaging it considerably. Does this mean that the planet is designed...
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    I need a Civilization Timeline and whendid mythology end and religion begin?

    If you haven't noticed Mythology is still going.......It probably started before religion but its never stopped.
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    A good sci-fi movie about a future civilization.?

    did i mention good movie..please no low budget crap
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    What could be the new civs and leaders for future Civilization series?

    Just like many fans of the Civ series, I can't wait for Civilization V, whenever it's coming. What new civilizations and leaders do you think should be included into this game? To my mind, it would be nice to have Rzecpospolita (or Polish, or Lithuanian culture) and its leaders. And Adolf...
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