By consuming the fruit, humanity gained personal knowledge of evil, disrupting innocence and introducing guilt, shame, and mortality.
When a freedom (like the ability to eat or possess something) is threatened, people crave it more to reassert their autonomy. Forbidden Fruit [New Year OA]
Contrary to common belief, the Bible does not identify it as an apple. It is commonly depicted as a fig, grape, pomegranate, or citron, as apples were not native to the region. 2. The Psychology of Forbidden Fruit By consuming the fruit, humanity gained personal knowledge