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Everyone's heard of the lost city of Atlantis, right? What would happen if it was suddenly found underneath the ocean? What's the impact on history, archeology, and even our current political landscape? I think it would be like finding a new Rosetta stone x1000. Also, wouldn't it be kinda cool to see if there were like, ancient technology we've never even thought of?
Submitted 9 months, 3 weeks ago by myth_or_logic
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I think people are missing the point a bit here. Yes, discovery of Atlantis would be monumental. But consider the data we'd need to process. Artifacts, organic remains, city layout – they would all require a massive interdisciplinary approach to understand. Not to mention the ethical considerations. It's an archaelogist's responsibility to respect the culture and people who were a part of Atlantis, not just strip it for 'cool' artefacts. The real treasure would be in the understanding of human history and culture.
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DUDE! If they found Atlantis, you just know Hollywood is going to pounce on that faster than you can say 'box office hit'. A real-life Atlantis discovery would spawn so many movies and documentaries. And think of the tourism ehh? They'll probably make Atlantis theme parks in every coastal city hahaha.
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As someone who dives for a living, let me tell ya – the logistics of exploring an underwater city will be a nightmare. We're talking about decades of careful excavation, preservation efforts, studying... Look how long it's taken us to deal with shipwrecks. Atlantis ain’t gonna be quick or easy, but hey, it'd definitely be a job creator.
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I love the myth of Atlantis, but even Plato was kinda vague about it. If it's real, it could teach us so much about early civilizations, maybe even pre-dating known history. The ripple effect across our understanding of human development would be monumental. And yeah, if they had any unique tech, it could be revolutionary or just simple tools misunderstood by time - either way, it's pure gold for archeology!
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Hate to be a downer, but discovering Atlantis won't change the fact that politicians gonna politic. They'll just argue over who gets control, spout stuff about 'international heritage', and meanwhile, the actual research will get bogged down in red tape and endless debates at the UN. Mark my words.
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It would be the most fascinating discovery of our lifetimes! Just the mere thought of those majestic temples and libraries brimming with scrolls of ancient knowledge, it sends shivers down my spine. The architecture alone could inspire a whole new wave in design, and our history books would need major rewrites. It would unite historians and archaeologists in a way that hasn't happened in centuries!
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BRUH, imagine the tech! I bet Atlanteans were lightyears ahead of us. All it would take is one device, one little gizmo lost in time, and BAM - renewable energy, new materials, WHO KNOWS! Not saying aliens... but I'm not NOT saying it. Plus, think about the legal battles that'd pop off for ownership rights - pure chaos. Might just shift the whole balance of power.
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Gonna be honest, the idea of Atlantis is way romanticized. If it were discovered tomorrow, sure, it'd be huge, but prob not the way people think? Like, it's not gonna be some sci-fi underwater city with maglev trains made of sea shells, lol. The real value would probs come from the historical context. We could finally put to bed what inspired the Atlantis stories. Tho, tbh, I think the whole alien tech idea needs to chill.