Maya civilization
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A Mesoamerican civilization known for its advanced writing system, mathematics, astronomy, and complex calendar, with origins tracing back to the Soconusco region.
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Robert Proctor: Nazi Science and Ideology | Lex Fridman Podcast #268
Lex Fridman
Cited as an example of advanced scientific capability (accurate calendar) developed in service of ritual and ideological practices, blurring the lines between science and ideology.
Ed Barnhart: Maya, Aztec, Inca, and Lost Civilizations of South America | Lex Fridman Podcast #446
Lex Fridman
A Mesoamerican civilization known for its advanced writing system, mathematics, astronomy, and complex calendar, with origins tracing back to the Soconusco region.