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Evolution and Domestication of Plants and Animals
02:15 - 04:49 (02:33)
The Neolithic Revolution and the transition to agriculture marked not only the domestication of animals, but also the domestication of humans themselves. This resulted in the evolution and domestication of plants and animals, which has had a tremendous impact on society.
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Chuck and Josh talk to author Jared Diamond about his latest book, Upheaval.
02:15 - 03:02 (00:46)
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Chuck and Josh talk to author Jared Diamond about his latest book, Upheaval. But in order to get there, they have to talk about why he's such a controversial figure in the anthropology world; and they also dive into his theory about why modern civilization may be screwed.
ChapterEvolution and Domestication of Plants and Animals
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
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The Neolithic Revolution, or the transition to agriculture, not only led to the domestication of animals but also to humans becoming domesticated themselves.
03:02 - 04:49 (01:47)
Summary
The Neolithic Revolution, or the transition to agriculture, not only led to the domestication of animals but also to humans becoming domesticated themselves. Domestication has major implications for our evolution, consequences, and future.