Dr. Raven put in, “What you have to remember is that fire, shelter, and sharpened sticks and rocks predate us as a species. We inherited those. We are genetically toolmakers and fire builders.” “Hmm. I hadn’t considered that.” She asked, “What’s your first instinct if something doesn’t move that should?” “Hit it with a…damn, you’re right.” She actually grinned. “Yup. Not even a conscious thought. Grab a rock and hit it. Grab a stick and pry it. Grab a rock, sharpen a stick, and poke it. Concepts beyond most animals are innate to us. We’ve certainly had fire long enough to predate Homo Sapiens
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