Traditional vs. Modern Societies

How long have people been around, vs. how long have we been modern?

250,000, 10,000 years

How were societies for most of history?

Traditional, only modern for a short time.

What is the most memorable thing about traditional societies?

Poor due to ignorance.

What is a common mentality in traditional societies?

Resistance to change / innovation because a lack of resources to try something new. Also individualism.

What are the three groups traditional societies are dominated by?

1: 95-98% of population farming. 2: priesthood. 3: Aristocracy (warriors)

What is the difference between farmers and farm laborers?

Farmers own the land.

What is the exception to the three groups?

Merchants, who are individuals, open to ideas

What is the biggest division between societies?

Pastoralists (livestock, Nomads) and Farmers (agriculture)

Compare pastoralists and farmers, especially in strength.

Pastoralists, stronger military power, but in-fighting and low population / wealth. Farmers weaker, more people, more wealth, famon.