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Human Society's Long Hunter-Gatherer Past
- Homo sapiens were hunter-gatherers for 94% of their existence, living in small groups of about 50 people.
- Only in the last tiny fraction of time did we form complex global societies with megacities and technology.
Early Farming Seeds in Foraging Era
- The shift from nomadic foraging to early farming began with wild grain harvesting in the Fertile Crescent.
- This gradual process led to settled communities and seasonal patterns long before true farming arose.
Farming’s Price on Health and Growth
- Farming led to food surpluses and population growth, but also caused new health problems.
- Early farmers suffered from injuries and immune weaknesses due to poorer diets and sedentary life.