> You can use thermo to build civilization, but you can't use a cello to do that... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		zamfi on May 13, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Twitter Deal Temporarily on Hold > You can use thermo to build civilization, but you can't use a cello to do that! Depends on how you define “civilization”!

rayiner on May 13, 2022 [–]

I definite it in terms of inventing air conditioning: https://www.vox.com/2015/3/23/8278085/singapore-lee-kuan-yew...

zamfi on May 13, 2022 | [–]

Oh interesting, didn't realize civilization started in 1902.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact