Energy consumption is closely linked to societal development from "summary" of Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
The history of humanity is a story of energy consumption. From foragers relying on the energy stored in plants and animals to farmers harnessing the power of the sun through agriculture, and finally to our modern society fueled by fossil fuels, the development of human societies has been closely intertwined with the energy sources available to them. As societies have evolved and advanced, so too has their energy consumption. The ability to access and utilize more energy has enabled civilizations to grow, expand, and develop in ways that would have been impossible otherwise. The shift from foraging to farming, for example, allowed early humans to settle in one place, build permanent structures, and support larger populations. The transition to fossil fuels in the Industrial Revolution marked a turning point in human history, propelling societies into a new era of unprecedented growth and prosperity....
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