Shift from foraging to farming increased human population from "summary" of Foragers, Farmers, and Fossil Fuels by Ian Morris
The shift from foraging to farming had a profound impact on human population growth. Foragers typically lived in small bands, moving frequently in search of food. Their numbers were kept in check by the limited resources available in their environment. However, the development of agriculture allowed for a more stable food supply, leading to a population explosion.
Farming enabled people to produce more food than they needed for immediate consumption. This surplus could be stored for lean times or traded with neighboring communities. As a result, populations began to grow as more children survived to adulthood and women had more frequent pregnancies. The sedentary lifestyle of farmers also allowed for larger families, as women were no longer burdened with the constant need to move in search of food.
With the increase in p...
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