Episode 79: Charles Foster
The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly
00:00
Transition from Hunter-Gatherers to Farmers
This chapter explores the significant societal changes during the transition from the Upper Paleolithic to the Neolithic era, particularly the development of farming around 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. It examines the shift in lifestyles from hunter-gatherer communities to sedentary agricultural societies, analyzing the implications for social hierarchies, gender roles, and relationships with the environment. Additionally, the chapter discusses the impact of written language on human perception and societal structures, along with the complexities surrounding the Natufians and their role in the evolution of farming cultures.
Transcript
Play full episode
