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Civilization grew in the beginning from the minute that we had communication - particularly communication by sea that en
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"Civilization grew in the beginning from the minute that we had communication - particularly communication by sea that enabled people to get inspiration and ideas from each other and to exchange basic raw materials"

- Thor Heyerdahl

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This quote by Thor Heyerdahl speaks with the importance of communication in the development of civilization. Heyerdahl suggests that interaction, particularly communication by sea, was the catalyst for the development of civilization. Through communication, individuals had the ability to share concepts and inspiration with one another, in addition to exchange fundamental basic materials. This exchange of concepts and products enabled the advancement of new technologies, which in turn permitted the development of civilization. Heyerdahl's quote highlights the importance of interaction in the development of civilization, and suggests that without communication, civilization would not have actually had the ability to grow and develop. Interaction has actually been an essential consider the advancement of civilization, and it is most likely that without it, civilization would not have had the ability to reach the level of advancement that it has today.

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Thor Heyerdahl This quote is written / told by Thor Heyerdahl between October 6, 1914 and April 18, 2002. He was a famous Explorer from Norway. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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