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ChatGPT, on the conquistadors finding gold in the new world:
When the Spanish encountered native civilizations with gold, they were shocked by how "wastefully" gold was used for decoration rather than for wealth accumulation. The Spanish believed the natives were sitting on immense untapped wealth and exploited this misconception to justify their actions.
To indigenous cultures Its value was largely symbolic, tied to religion and aesthetics.
ChatGPT, on the conquistadors finding gold in the new world:
When the Spanish encountered native civilizations with gold, they were shocked by how "wastefully" gold was used for decoration rather than for wealth accumulation. The Spanish believed the natives were sitting on immense untapped wealth and exploited this misconception to justify their actions.
To indigenous cultures Its value was largely symbolic, tied to religion and aesthetics.