The history of work: 3 experts debunk common myths

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The history of work: 3 experts debunk common myths

One of the greatest historical mysteries lies in why our hunter-gatherer ancestors made the sudden transition to agriculture. Hunter-gatherer economies always focused on the here and now, without spending a great deal of effort doing anything which was more than meeting their specific needs for that day. On the other hand, in our modern societies, everything has shifted to forward-planning with an emphasis on productivity. This dramatic leap alt…