Violence has declined dramatically throughout human history from "summary" of The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
The idea that violence has declined dramatically throughout human history may seem counterintuitive at first. After all, news reports and history books are filled with accounts of wars, crime, and brutality. But upon closer examination of the data, a different picture emerges.
When we look back at the past, we can see that life for our ancestors was far more violent than it is for us today. Tribal warfare, blood feuds, and public executions were common occurrences in many societies. The idea of a peaceful, stable society would have seemed like a far-fetched fantasy to many people living in those times.
However, as societies began to ...
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