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#134 Classic episode – Ian Morris on what big-picture history teaches us

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Agriculture, Gender Roles, and Evolving Values

This chapter examines the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to farming cultures, focusing on the impact of agricultural practices on gender roles and societal structures. It discusses how farming facilitated population growth and technological advancements, while often confining women's roles to domestic spheres. Additionally, the chapter contemplates the evolution of values and ethical beliefs shaped by cultural context and historical transformation.

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