The “original affluent society”?
Marshall Sahlins argued hunter‑gatherers worked about 3–5 hours a day. That left lots of leisure.Society: The Original Affluent? Hunter‑Gatherer Life
Small, mobile, equal
Bands often stayed under 50 people, moved often, and used consensus. Chiefs had influence, not formal power.Society: The Original Affluent? Hunter‑Gatherer Life
