Question

True or False: Diamond argues, ultimately, that the shift to agriculture was generally a positive one for our species.

Answer 1

False. Jared Diamond, in his book "Guns, Germs, and Steel," argues that the shift to agriculture had several negative consequences for human health, social structures, and the environment. He suggests that while agriculture allowed for the development of complex societies and technological advancements, it also led to issues such as disease, social inequality, and a decline in overall health compared to hunter-gatherer societies.