According to Steven Pinker this is by far the least violent we’ve ever been: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=history-and-the-decline-of-human-violence
I’m always amused when people complain how bad things are now and how things were better in the “old days.” I always want to ask them, “have you actually studied history?” Things may not be great now but when have they ever been?
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Yeah! This is not like the Old West where everyone was carrying guns. Although if the NRA had their way…
Tue Elung-Jensen almost 12 years ago
“most violent” – “violentest” just sound stupid tbh.
person918 almost 12 years ago
According to Steven Pinker this is by far the least violent we’ve ever been: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=history-and-the-decline-of-human-violence
Coyoty Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Weapons may be more efficient, but claws and teeth are more satisfying.
Peachguy82 almost 12 years ago
I’m always amused when people complain how bad things are now and how things were better in the “old days.” I always want to ask them, “have you actually studied history?” Things may not be great now but when have they ever been?
eb110americana almost 12 years ago
The violinist generation?