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David Reich - How One Small Tribe Conquered the World 70,000 Years Ago
Dwarkesh Podcast
Embrace Abundance, Reject Excess
Over the past 10,000 years, natural selection has favored genetic traits associated with lower body fat and reduced predisposition to diseases like type 2 diabetes, particularly in West Eurasia. This trend suggests a significant shift from a feast-or-famine survival mode to a more consistent food supply, indicating that the rise of agriculture may have resulted in a healthier lifestyle rather than a negative impact on human health. The evidence implies that food security improved, and thus, there was less need for the body to adapt for fat storage. Overall, this challenges existing narratives around the detrimental effects of agricultural practices.
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