Jared Diamond called the adoption of agriculture "The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race" due to its disadvantages compared to hunting and gathering. Agriculture led to denser populations and the rise of social hierarchies, but reduced health and leisure time. While it allowed for technological advances, early agricultural societies saw increased work, disease, and inequality. The video and readings present evidence both supporting and opposing Diamond's view by comparing the lifestyles and effects of agriculture versus hunting and gathering.

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Age.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDlR0QvgpYYThe video describes how
agriculture developed from hunting and gathering in the Near East and the effects it had on
Diamond, “The Worst Mistake in the History of the
Human Race”, on D2L. This short article describes the disadvantages of leading an
; ‘Stories’ video; textbook; lecture).Prompt:Jared
Diamond called the adoption of agriculture “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human
Race.” Do you agree or disagree? Why? When writing your answer, use evidence from the
readings, video and the Diamond article to support your argument. Think about the
advantages and disadvantages of each type of lifestyle in terms of health, leisure time, social
structures and technological advances when writing your response.The Essay:The essay
should be 750-1000 words long, typed, 12 point font; double-spaced with one inch margins.
The focus of this writing assignment is on your writing: organizing your thoughts logically,
and using correct grammar and syntax. Remember paragraph#WORLD #ARCHAEOLOGY