Published Jul 26, 2022
A New Understanding of Human History and the Roots of Inequality | David Wengrow | TED
David Wengrow explores the complex origins of civilization, debunking traditional narratives that associate agriculture and urbanization with inequality, and presenting evidence of thriving egalitarian societies that redefine our understanding of human history.
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