Civilized Life: The Inception of Food Production

Compared to the evolution of anatomically modern humans, the rise of human civilization was a much faster process. From farming to smartphones, each step towards the modern era was a gradual process driven by the urge to minimize energy expenditure.

The process by which human civilization advanced is a very interesting story. The ability of humans to analytically recognize and innovate important technological advances was the key to transcending most of the forces of nature. For better or for worse, this innate ability had already evolved within humans in order to cope with the intellectual demands of being a hunter gatherer.

However, in order for human civilization to come into being, one main issue had to be addressed: food production.