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by hitekker 3147 days ago
From what I've heard, "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" seems unsupported by available historical evidence:

https://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/a/32371/38995

>Among others. I searched and read a lot, looking for anything along the lines of "the long-isolated tribesmen were amazed at seeing a cell phone for the first time, and asked 'what kind of magic is this?'" But I have not found anything that relates a story of confusing technology with magic.

>The additional point about the tendency of visitors to THINK they've been perceived as superior divinities is extremely valuable.