[thecodont]

There would probably be some truth to this. Back then, people had to do things for themselves and figure it all out.

Agreed. I think technology (including mass media) has dulled people considerably.

[dr_lew]

If you were to be transported back to that time and place, and interact on a daily basis with these people, I don’t think you would be thinking how smart they are. You would be like, “Lemme outta here!”