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Agriculture allows for population growth from "summary" of Guns Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond

Agriculture was a game-changer for human societies. Before the development of agriculture, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, constantly on the move in search of food. This lifestyle limited the size of their groups, as they could only support a small population with the resources available in their immediate surroundings. However, the transition to agriculture allowed humans to settle in one place and cultivate crops for food. This shift meant that people no longer had to constantly roam in search of food, as they could now rely on the abundance of crops grown on their land. This stability led to a surplus of food, ...
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    Guns Germs and Steel

    Jared Diamond

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