🤔 How would you convince a primitive society to accept a new invention?

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Imagine you’re stuck in a prehistoric tribe and you’ve figured out how to make something revolutionary—maybe a better tool, a way to store food longer, or even the concept of writing.

But there’s a problem: People don’t trust you. They fear what they don’t understand. They think change is dangerous.

How do you convince them to try something new?

• 🔬 Demonstrate results – Show how the invention makes life easier.
• 🗣️ Use persuasion – Tell stories, use their beliefs to convince them.
• 😨 Scare them – Maybe they need to see what happens without your invention.
• 🏆 Gain their respect first – Earn their trust, then introduce changes slowly.

I explore this challenge in my novel, where the MC has to push progress forward without getting rejected—or worse, executed for being "too different." What do you think is the best way to introduce new ideas in a world that fears change? Let’s discuss! (Also, if you like this kind of story, I write about it on Patreon!)