History’s Biggest Fraud — The Agricultural Revolution, Wheat, and the Luxury Trap Explained | Chapter 5 from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
History’s Biggest Fraud — The Agricultural Revolution, Wheat, and the Luxury Trap Explained | Chapter 5 from Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Was the Agricultural Revolution truly a step forward for humanity? In Chapter 5 of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , Yuval Noah Harari calls it “history’s biggest fraud.” Instead of ushering in a golden age, farming locked humans into a more grueling and less healthy lifestyle. For a concise, scholarly breakdown, watch the video summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more academic guides! The Harsh Truth of the Agricultural Revolution Harari argues that the shift from foraging to farming was not a conscious choice for progress, but a gradual and accidental process that ultimately made life harder. While populations grew, diets worsened, disease spread, and social inequality increased. The supposed triumph of agriculture was, for most individuals, a significant decline in quality of life. Key Topics in Chapter 5 ...