The Rise of Civilization

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The Rise of Civilization

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10-05-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:The answer is: beer.

LOL ... I always thought it was the reason for the decline of civilisation.

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Sean Manning:2geloa96 Wrote:One limit to that theory is that it doesn't explain why various New World peoples invented agriculture but not alcohol.
Good point!

As I understand Reichholf from the interview (and I haven't read the book) he says that "[...] Alkohol oder Rauchdrogen waren die Mittel.", meaning alcohol or drugs that could be smoked (tabacco).
Seems Reichholf believes in the hedonist nature of man. :lol:

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The Rise of Civilization - by Jona Lendering - 10-04-2008, 11:13 AM

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