Discover the ancient Neolithic site of Karahan Tepe in Southeastern Turkey, a lesser-known but significant archaeological marvel that predates Göbekli Tepe and offers insights into early human civilization.
Riley Walz has installed a device high up on a pole in the Mission of San Francisco to constantly Shazam music using a crappy Android phone. This is a form of culture surveillance, capturing music being played in real-time. The device is solar-powered and has a microphone pointing down at the street.
A new study suggests that cumulative culture, the accumulation of technological knowledge over generations, began in hominin populations around 600,000 years ago, leading to rapid increases in technological complexity.
This article discusses the unique culture of innovation in the Bay Area, the world's leading center for technological advancement. The article highlights the critical factors contributing to the region's success, including infrastructure, finance, and culture.
