Alcohol's Role in the Origin of Civilization

The desire to make and consume alcohol may have been the catalyst for humans to settle down and start agriculture, leading to the rise of civilizations. Archaeological evidence suggests that early humans built monumental structures and held feasts centered around beer brewing. This contradicts the belief that agriculture came first, followed by accidental beer production. The desire for intoxication and the social bonding it facilitated played a crucial role in the transition to settled agricultural life.