Fossil fuels accelerated industrialization and urbanization from "summary" of Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
The transition from foraging to farming marked a fundamental shift in human society, setting the stage for accelerated industrialization and urbanization. The adoption of agriculture allowed for the production of surplus food, which in turn led to population growth and the formation of larger, more complex societies. With more people concentrated in one place, the stage was set for the development of cities and the emergence of urban centers. As societies grew and became more complex, the demand for energy also increased. Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, provided a new and abundant source of energy that could be harnessed to power machinery and fuel industrial processes. This marked a significant departure from the reliance on human and animal labor that had characterized earlier societies. The avai...
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