Agricultural revolution transformed human lifestyles from "summary" of Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
The shift from foraging to farming was a turning point in human history, significantly altering the way people lived their lives. Before the Agricultural Revolution, foragers roamed in small bands, moving from place to place in search of food. Their lives were dictated by the availability of wild plants and animals, forcing them to constantly adapt to changing environments. With the advent of agriculture, humans learned to cultivate crops and domesticate animals, leading to settled communities and the development of complex societies. This shift allowed for a more reliable food supply, which in turn led to population growth and the establishment of permanent villages and towns. As people began to produce surplus food, they were able to speciali...
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