Domesticated humans – As we domesticated plants... - Deepstash

Domesticated humans – As we domesticated plants and animals, they also "domesticated" us, tying us to specific locations and routines.

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Here’s a concise summary of "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by "Yuval Noah Harari" in 17 key points:

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