Hunter-gatherers sitting around a fire eating

Imagine how they ended up eating there

What similarities can you find in the chain of actions of their group and your group?
1) Make a list of 6 similarities.
2) Make a list of 6 differences.

Discuss the similarities and differences.
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Similarities:

(A is the group of hunter-gatherers, B is our group)

1. Same purpose in each individual's mind : A: Hunting/finding some food to eat;
B: Getting to know each other better.

2. Working together as a group : A & B: Despite of differences, everyone is involved in working together.

3. Communication was essential/required.

4. People from different backgrounds, same objective : A: find food;
B: study in RHUL.

5. Disagreements, difference in opinions, but finally agreeing on one thing : A: how to hunt, cook; B: where to eat, meeting point.
6. Innovation was involved in every step


Differences:

1. Mode of communication : A: hand gestures, body language(limited options);
B: speaking common language, different options to communicate(phone, text, internet, direct)

2. Organising and planning : A: very difficult due to lack of common langage;
B: better and easier, due to common language.

3. Civilised manner : A: more disagreements due to more misunderstandings and lack of civilisation;
B: civilised, calm and more understanding.

4. Use/dependance on technology : A: no means of communication after leaving the group;
B: exchange of numbers and email to contact each other.

5. Availability and use of resources : A: had to find resources like stones and dry wood to start fire;
B: resources are readily available.

6. Surrounding environment: A: probably in a jungle or somewhere in the wilderness;
B: inside the university area or a shopping place, airport etc.

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>What do you learn about human beings in general from this comparison of collaboration now and in the past?

>What do you learn from this comparison of tools now and then?

>What you learn from this comparison about human communication?

>What do you learn from this comparison about cultural change and innovation?