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In early stages, human technology and knowledge advanced through simple trial and error in an inefficient manner, hampering faster progress. | In early stages, human technology and knowledge advanced through simple trial and error in an inefficient manner, hampering faster progress. Although humans had developed writing very early on in their history, it wasn't until the invention of printing that information could be mass-communicated in an effective manner. The development of the scientific method in later conjunction with improved and more efficient resource management techniques during the lessons of the Industrial Revolution resulted in stark accelerations in the development of technologies and the acquisition of knowledge. New technologies were experimented and explored with advanced knowledge of underlying principles as talented individuals were better organized and better supplied, allowing extremely accurate and fast improvements to be made with minimized trials and costs. These innovative methods of thought and organization are a hallmark of humanity, which differed from the Covenant who, lacking proper researching methods, simply copied and reversed-engineered technology from ancient Forerunner artifacts via the [[Engineers]], whilst having no understanding of the underlying concepts themselves . Thus, as revealed in the novels, the Covenant are "imitative" while humans are "innovative", with several examples of the Covenant lacking the understanding to utilize their technology to its fullest potentials. | ||
In the 26th century technology did not advance equally for every concept previously explored. The most basic technologies (such as the ballistic weaponry and the wheel) had undergone few principal changes, the explanation for this being their proven reliability over centuries of use. The technology worked and so did not require heavy alteration or major changes. Humans however did have other great advancements such as [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]s that are capable of reaching other star systems, as well as the creation of highly sophisticated [[AI]]s that could serve to fulfill a versatile amount of roles. | In the 26th century technology did not advance equally for every concept previously explored. The most basic technologies (such as the ballistic weaponry and the wheel) had undergone few principal changes, the explanation for this being their proven reliability over centuries of use. The technology worked and so did not require heavy alteration or major changes. Humans however did have other great advancements such as [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]s that are capable of reaching other star systems, as well as the creation of highly sophisticated [[AI]]s that could serve to fulfill a versatile amount of roles. | ||