The Neolithic Revolution saw multiple isolated human groups across continents independently invent farming around 11,700 years ago, triggered post-Pleistocene Epoch. Despite extensive research, scientists remain uncertain about the causes of this simultaneous agricultural development. Anthropologist Melinda Zeder noted that while some theories suggest humans might have been lured into farming by plants or motivated by food shortages and climate change, there is no consensus on the underlying reasons. Michael Marshall from New Scientist explores various hypotheses, including potential responses to sociopolitical changes and evolving property rights during this transformative period.
Across scientific disciplines, researchers have long been trying to figure out why this leap in evolutionary behavior occurred with so many groups simultaneously.
Some of her colleagues even argue that humans may have been "tricked into it by plants" - but still, there's nothing near consensus about why, exactly.
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