2. Claus Brix
Supertrends CEO
We created a living
timeline of human
innovation.
Currently, it contains
approx. 16,000 historical
โ and 4,000 predicted -
innovations.
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โ2 million years before BC: The control of fireโ
โThe control of fire stands as one of the most significant milestones in the history of humanoids and humans, fundamentally transforming
their existence and shaping the course of civilization. Mastering fire, which occurred around 2 million years ago, brought forth a multitude of
benefits, including heat and light, which profoundly impacted various aspects of human life.โ
We discovered that short innovation
milestones dont provide enough meaning โฆ
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2 million years before BC: The control of fire
The control of fire stands as one of the most significant milestones in the history of humanoids and humans, fundamentally transforming
their existence and shaping the course of civilization. Mastering fire, which occurred around 2 million years ago, brought forth a multitude of
benefits, including heat and light, which profoundly impacted various aspects of human life.
โฆ For instance, this old milestone only got
tagged to two things: โheatโ and โlightโ.
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โฆ So we asked AI to elaborate.
2 million years before BC: The control of fire
The control of fire stands as one of the most significant milestones in the history of humanoids and humans, fundamentally transforming their existence and shaping the course of
civilization. Mastering fire, which occurred around 2 million years ago, brought forth a multitude of benefits and profoundly impacted various aspects of human life.
The control of fire provided early humanoids with a powerful tool that greatly influenced their survival and daily activities. Fire served as a source of warmth, offering protection against
harsh environments and enabling the colonization of new regions.
It provided a means to cook food, making it more digestible, safer to consume, and unlocking new sources of nutrients. The ability to cook also allowed for the preservation of food,
extending its shelf life and facilitating storage for times of scarcity.
Fire played a crucial role in defense and hunting. It served as a deterrent against predators, enabling early humanoids to establish safer and more secure habitats. Additionally, fire was
utilized as a tool for hunting, as it could be used to scare or trap animals, increase visibility during nighttime pursuits, and enhance the processing and cooking of meat.
Beyond its practical applications, fire had a profound impact on human cognitive and social development. The control of fire facilitated the extension of waking hours, enabling activities
and interactions to continue into the night. It fostered communal gatherings around the warmth of the fire, leading to the emergence of social bonds, storytelling, and the exchange of
knowledge and culture. Fire became a central element in rituals, ceremonies, and shared experiences, contributing to the formation of human identity and collective memory. The control
of fire also sparked technological advancements.
It paved the way for the development of new tools and technologies, such as pottery, smelting, and eventually metallurgy. These advancements propelled human societies forward,
enabling the cultivation of crops, the creation of permanent settlements, and the rise of complex civilizations. In conclusion, the control of fire revolutionized the trajectory of human
development. It provided warmth, protection, improved nutrition, and expanded the possibilities for social interaction and cultural expression. Fire was a catalyst for technological
progress and played a vital role in shaping human history, marking a pivotal point in our ancestors' journey toward becoming the innovative and transformative species we are today.
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โฆ So we asked AI to elaborate.
2 million years before BC: The control of fire
The control of fire stands as one of the most significant milestones in the history of humanoids and humans, fundamentally transforming their existence and shaping the course of
civilization. Mastering fire, which occurred around 2 million years ago, brought forth a multitude of benefits and profoundly impacted various aspects of human life.
The control of fire provided early humanoids with a powerful tool that greatly influenced their survival and daily activities. Fire served as a source of warmth, offering protection against
harsh environments and enabling the colonization of new regions.
It provided a means to cook food, making it more digestible, safer to consume, and unlocking new sources of nutrients. The ability to cook also allowed for the preservation of food,
extending its shelf life and facilitating storage for times of scarcity.
Fire played a crucial role in defense and hunting. It served as a deterrent against predators, enabling early humanoids to establish safer and more secure habitats. Additionally, fire was
utilized as a tool for hunting, as it could be used to scare or trap animals, increase visibility during nighttime pursuits, and enhance the processing and cooking of meat.
Beyond its practical applications, fire had a profound impact on human cognitive and social development. The control of fire facilitated the extension of waking hours, enabling activities
and interactions to continue into the night. It fostered communal gatherings around the warmth of the fire, leading to the emergence of social bonds, storytelling, and the exchange of
knowledge and culture. Fire became a central element in rituals, ceremonies, and shared experiences, contributing to the formation of human identity and collective memory. The control
of fire also sparked technological advancements.
It paved the way for the development of new tools and technologies, such as pottery, smelting, and eventually metallurgy. These advancements propelled human societies forward,
enabling the cultivation of crops, the creation of permanent settlements, and the rise of complex civilizations. In conclusion, the control of fire revolutionized the trajectory of human
development. It provided warmth, protection, improved nutrition, and expanded the possibilities for social interaction and cultural expression. Fire was a catalyst for technological
progress and played a vital role in shaping human history, marking a pivotal point in our ancestors' journey toward becoming the innovative and transformative species we are today.
12. After we made the text rich, our AI found
200,000 connections between innovations
13. So far, we did 75,000 AI prompts and queries โฆ
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AI makes โRaw
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15. Furthermore, every day, our algorithm scans
1,500 serious technical media for 3,000 keywords
16. We also scan what the World`s 1,000 leading
tech-, macro finance- and geopolitics gurus say.
17. Then, we use LNP to write an average of
250 daily stories about the essential news and insights