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Humans have exploited nature for their benefit, leading to environmental challenges from "summary" of Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

Humans have always sought to extract more resources from nature in order to improve their standard of living. This behavior can be traced back to the Agricultural Revolution, when Homo sapiens transitioned from hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities. With the discovery of agriculture, humans were able to produce more food, leading to population growth and the development of complex societies. As human societies grew in size and complexity, so did their impact on the environment. The Industrial Revolution further accelerated this trend, as humans began to exploit fossil fuels on a massive scale to power their industries. This led to widespread deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction, as humans extracted resources from nature without considering the long-term consequences. In the pursuit of progress and economic growth, humans have often prioritized short-term gains over the long-term health of the planet. This has resulted in a range of environmental challenges, including climate change, deforestation, loss o...
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    Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari

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