Something that has always baffled me is why certain cultures never progressed beyond primitive states. I've always wondered why some societies never embraced or developed "modern" technology and continue to live in aboriginal circumstances. There are many examples; certain African tribes, the Inuit and Eskimo peoples, and Australian aboriginals, to name a few. Early Europeans once lived in similar conditions, yet they progressed beyond this state and developed into highly sophisticated civilizations with amazing breakthrough inventions. Why do you suppose that they became so adept at creating technological breakthroughs and moved beyond living in primordial conditions while other people continue to live in huts made of cow dung or ice? Do you think it has anything to do with genetic disposition?