The expert continued, "Only with the birth of writing can cultural heritage be passed on, and even more so, can a splendid civilization develop. Relying solely on oral tradition leads to too much variation. Mathematics, on the other hand, represents a further step beyond language, signifying a capacity for logical thinking and the ability to plan for the future."
"After the birth of mathematics, it then becomes possible to manage larger populations and to establish a range of standards, including reserves of goods, measurement units, currency units, and then a series of transactions, moving from primitive tribes to nations."
"…If we encounter more civilizations that are in the Stone Age during our future travels, we should be able to prove this point."
