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1. warumdarum · 1790277002 · focus · HN ↗

   Because alcoholism forces hunter gatherer cultures into settlements, which are the next stage of civilization and reward those doing that choice?

   1. danecek099 · 1790282323 · focus · HN ↗

      I love this theory
   2. The_Blade · 1790284060 · focus · HN ↗

      wouldn't it be our ancestors just liked booze too much and the liver said alright genes, hold my beer

      1. warumdarum · 1790284387 · focus · HN ↗

         But if you want to avoid withdrawls.. you better harvest and store that honey. And that wheat- all that beer, all that mead. Just to stop shivering.. the addiction of civilization.. and all you need is earthen kegs and a cellar.
   3. asdfman123 · 1790286373 · focus · HN ↗

      Actually it may be the opposite. Alcohol is needed for people within settlements to bond.
   4. Muromec · 1790321887 · focus · HN ↗

      It's not alcoholism if you are offsetting the baseline deficiency. Drinking every day is basically like taking vitamin D syppliments up north.

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