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Humans have domesticated plants and animals for their benefit from "summary" of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
The story of humans is intertwined with that of plants and animals. Over thousands of years, humans have shaped the plants and animals around them to suit their needs and desires. This process, known as domestication, has allowed humans to exert control over the natural world in ways that no other species can match. Domestication began around 10,000 years ago, when humans transitioned from a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle to a settled agricultural one. This shift marked the beginning of a new era in which humans no longer relied solely on what nature provided. Instead, they began to cultivate certain plants and animals, breeding them for specific traits that would benefit humans. Plants were among the first to be domesticated. Wheat, barley, and rice were some of the earliest crops to be cultivated by humans. By selectively breeding these plants, humans were able to increase yields and ensure a more reliable food supply. This allowed human populations to grow and thrive in ways that would have been impossible in a hunter-gatherer society. Animals were also domesticated for various purposes. For example, cows were bred for their milk and meat, while horses were domesticated for transportation and labor. Dogs, meanwhile, were domesticated for co...
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