Was the wheel really necessary?

Question

Deemed by many as the greatest invention since fire, haven't we overestimated its usefulness, really? Why do humans revel in superlatives as descriptors?

Answer 1

Humans revel in superlatives because we naturally summarize things, and calling things best and worst is a natural consequence.

Answer 2

Why do humans revel in superlatives as descriptors? I think somebody is reveling in his (or her) use of SAT words in a sentence. The utilization of the wheel in the vast array of applications in this world is incalculable. To say its usefulness is OVERestimated is ludicrous. Really.

Answer 3

would you rather walk across the united states or drive or take a train which both require the wheel? Would you rather carry 250 lb. worth of items up a mountain or take a cart up instead?

Answer 4

of course it was very essential.how can you go to the distant places?without wheels there would be no vehicles.....

Answer 5

  It eliminated the log.

Answer 6

1. Thank wot happened tu the indians...didnt hav the weel.

But maby that was kauz em didnt hav hoerses.

Answer 7

Oh yes.  Right along with fire.