The Beginning

A speculative retrospect of ancient man and an event that moved the evolution a step forward, told in a thought provoking manner.  The main character, being outcast to an extent, is in a position where his thoughts are given perhaps more time to develop. A single event of survival triggers a need in him to investigate and develop something revolutionary. The tale also lays forth the typical effect of such events that can lead to the extinction of the innovator, but the leap forward that a species can experience.