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[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, that is a common theory, but wheel-barrows are extremely useful and have been even utilized for long distance travel: https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2011/12/the-chinese-wheelbarrow.html

[–] FlyingSquid@mander.xyz 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't know that you could necessarily develop the wheelbarrow without first having the concept of the wheeled cart.

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Don't need it, to figure out a wheelbarrow just two logs and time.