The Neolithic Revolution was a period in history when humans stopped hunting and gathering and begun farming, this took place over thousands of years, starting around 10,000 BC. Through the years many have argued whether or not the revolution was positive or negative for humans. These two opposing views are shown in “The Neolithic Revolution” by E. Bruggeman supporting the revolution and Jared Diamond’s “The Worst Mistake in Human History” opposing it. Although the Neolithic Revolution may have been the largest turning point in human history, it was detrimental to humans because it destroyed our bodies, our communities, and our environment.
Beginning with E. Bruggemans view, that the revolution began the development of human advancements and improved our society. “Life was easier, it brought a steady food supply and enabled people to stay longer in one place” (Neolithic Revolution pg.1). This led to the development of large communities and eventually the diversification of roles in the community. As a result many people gathered in one place, forming civilizations. With so many people together the …show more content…
Bruggeman has a solid argument, Jared Diamond opposed it. Stateing “With agriculture came the gross social and sexual inequality, disease and despotism, that curse our existence.” (The Worst Mistake in Human History pg. 95) The argument is simple: in a primal society everyone relies on everyone equally, they depend on each other for survival. With the coming of agriculture, came slavery; the two go hand and hand. Slavery is perhaps the greatest inequality throughout history. Another point is that pre-agricultural man lived a healthier lifestyle, getting loads of exercise and eating a nutritious and diverse diet. On average a hunter and gather was 6 inches taller than their farming counterpart. Additionally Diamond states that the development of civilization was not simply good, in fact it led to a far faster spread of disease and large scale
Beginning with E. Bruggemans view, that the revolution began the development of human advancements and improved our society. “Life was easier, it brought a steady food supply and enabled people to stay longer in one place” (Neolithic Revolution pg.1). This led to the development of large communities and eventually the diversification of roles in the community. As a result many people gathered in one place, forming civilizations. With so many people together the …show more content…
Bruggeman has a solid argument, Jared Diamond opposed it. Stateing “With agriculture came the gross social and sexual inequality, disease and despotism, that curse our existence.” (The Worst Mistake in Human History pg. 95) The argument is simple: in a primal society everyone relies on everyone equally, they depend on each other for survival. With the coming of agriculture, came slavery; the two go hand and hand. Slavery is perhaps the greatest inequality throughout history. Another point is that pre-agricultural man lived a healthier lifestyle, getting loads of exercise and eating a nutritious and diverse diet. On average a hunter and gather was 6 inches taller than their farming counterpart. Additionally Diamond states that the development of civilization was not simply good, in fact it led to a far faster spread of disease and large scale