History of Diet & Food, Population Size & Social Stability, Psychological Pandemics, Physical & Mental Health in Civilization Cycles | Rudyard Lynch | 193
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Diet, Society, and Human Behavior
This chapter examines the historical connections between dietary practices and societal aggression, linking meat consumption to individualism while promoting collectivism in rice-based cultures. It highlights the impact of agricultural patterns on population health metrics and genetic adaptations related to diet, particularly focusing on how different cultures have evolved varying responses to specific food sources. The chapter further explores the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry, discussing how specific diets can influence cognitive functions and emotional well-being.
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