vol.008：The Paleolithic Arms Race
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vol.008：The Paleolithic Arms Race
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The sources provide an extensive overview of the technological evolution of projectile weapons during the Paleolithic era, detailing the progression from simple tools to complex mechanical devices. They explain the three core stages of this development: the initial wooden spear stage, the subsequent invention of composite stone-tipped spears using adhesives like birch pitch, and the ultimate breakthrough with the atlatl (thrower), which applied mechanical principles to increase range and impact. Furthermore, the documents examine how this weapon technology evolved geographically across Africa, Eurasia, and the Americas, and analyze the profound impact of these innovations on human cognition, social structure, and hunting strategies, ultimately paving the way for further human development.