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Causation and Three Close Reads

agrarian

relating to farming, agriculture, or rural life; often associated with societies or economies primarily based on agriculture.

cause

a reason or motive for an action or condition; often related to the factors that lead to a specific event or outcome.

domesticate

to train animals or cultivate plants for human use and benefit, often involving selective breeding and care.

effect

a change that results from a specific cause; the outcome or consequence of an action.

hierarchy

a system of organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Neolithic

related to the final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans.

pastoralist

a member of a community that relies on raising livestock and herding, often migrating with their animals for grazing.

surplus

an amount of something left over when requirements are met, often relating to agricultural production.