There was a fascinating passage from a book I saw somewhere, that described the extreme and universal consumption of alcohol as the early way to adapt to a big

There was a fascinating passage from a book I saw somewhere, that described the extreme and universal consumption of alcohol as the early way to adapt to a big city life - before other ways of dealing with people around were invented. It was tough to be surrounded by so many people, and apparently we picked up just enough customs, rituals, and technique of organizing space to think we can deal with it. Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever be find that book again