Lead: Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies?
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Lead: Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies?
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Did alcohol facilitate the evolution of complex societies?
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
This study tested the “drunk” hypothesis, which claims that alcohol promoted social bonding and cooperation, aiding the rise of complex societies. Using data from 186 non-industrial societies, they found a modest positive link between indigenous alcoholic beverages and political complexity, even after controlling for ancestry, environment, and agriculture. Results suggest traditional fermented alcohols provided social benefits that helped societal evolution. However, other factors like agriculture and religion were likely more effective drivers.
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