A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century

• Definition: As you increase input to a given variable, all else constant, increases to yield will evertually stop.
• Insight: Given diminishing returns, it is important to develop nimble and evolving strategies for many systems and processes.

Insight: Jane Goodall first discovered the chimpanzee behaviour of "ant-dipping" in Gombe National Park - using stick tools to reach ants in their nest.

• Reference: A philosophical question first introduced by the Ancient Greeks, relating to the Ship of Theseus. If the planks of the ship are replaced over time, until every original part is replaced, is it still the Ship of Theseus?
• Insight: The answer could be yes and no, depending on perspective.