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The principle of limited possibilities is a rebuttal argument against hyper-diffusionist theory. Basically, this argument points out that there are only so many ways to decorate a pot, or grind seeds, or build a building, and so similar structures or techniques does not automatically mean transmission of culture occurred.
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