EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 52 MIN
Explaining Humanity's Transition to Agriculture
from Professor Jiang · host Predictive History
Professor Jiang Xueqin explains why humans adopted agriculture.We now know that there were many consequences due to the transition to agriculture. Hunter-gatherers had an easier, more healthier, and less disease-prone life. So why did humans make this sacrifice? Though there are many explanations, most scholars believe that it was the religious impulse that drove humans to choose a sedentary life, as evidenced by the archaeological sites of Gobekli Tepe, Jericho, and Catal Hoyuk.Please consider making a small donation here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jiangprofessor
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