[SunSparc]

So true. If the Egyptians could see what we play with every day, they would be amazed. I imagine there is quite a bit of shock for people in deep jungle/desert tribes that still live in huts when they are introduced to "modern" technology. Magic is probably the best way for them to explain it initially. Of course, "magic", usually just means, "something I do not understand".

[ajross]

Yeah, but that's driven by familiarity not understanding. A median western marketing executive has no better understanding of electrodynamics than your amazonian tribeswoman, yet isn't surprised by the radio in his phone.

[sebkomianos]

Maybe it's also worth clarifying that familiarity doesn't mean or lead to understanding. Sometimes quite the opposite (hint hint: newer generation using smartphones, social networks, etc without understanding them at all and then some from older generations remarking how they can be dangerous and upsetting).

[SunSparc]

Good clarification.