Hunter Gatherer Realities
Evidence suggests that ancient hunter-gatherer societies faced significant violence, with homicide rates potentially reaching 20%. While starvation was a constant threat due to environmental factors, these early humans were less impacted by communicable diseases, thanks to their nomadic lifestyles. Surprisingly, the transition to agriculture did not lead to a notable increase in life expectancy; instead, it introduced new challenges like crop failures and pestilence, altering the nature of survival.In this clip
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