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Dwarkesh Patel’s Quest to Learn Everything - Ep. 27

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Exploring the Origins of Civilization and Genetic Adaptations

The emergence of civilization in the New World and the Old World is compared in the book 'The Great Divide' by Peter Jackson. Different civilizations emerged in each world due to factors like corral-based civilization in the New World and traditional agriculture in Mesopotamia. There were major population movements, exchanges of ideas, and genetic adaptations during that time, but no significant biological changes in human populations. The transition from the Ice Age to civilization was a complex process influenced by factors like climate stabilization, increased food sources, and population growth. Questioning and exploring these ideas with different experts like David Reich can lead to insightful conversations and a deeper understanding of human history.

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