an excerpt from rethinking human history (Patreon)

"When we consider all aspects of Paleolithic society, though our modern incomes may be higher, we are paying for so much that they wouldn’t have to pay for: organic, free-range produce; natural spring water; free security; free dispute resolution; free primary education; free skillshare premium; free elderly care; free medicine; free housing; free fur coats; and free entertainment, including music, storytelling, and religious services. There’s a reason Marshall Sahlin’s calls them the original affluent society."