Some of the ancients were incredibly smart humans. Others? Headshake.
Craftsmanship is partially a genetic trait, some expansions on that of course are acquired.
Men and Women generally have strong inherited traits. Some skills are very rare between both groups. Men are men, women are women. Some things don’t change.
Life experience is a teacher for those who are observant.
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Guess which ones we are descended from?
When I look around and see Hollywood, for example, I think the latter. Or at least some of us.
Maybe things haven't really changed that much.