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 about 11 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 about 11 years ago
“most violent” – “violentest” just sound stupid tbh.
person918 about 11 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 about 11 years ago
Weapons may be more efficient, but claws and teeth are more satisfying.
Peachguy82 about 11 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 about 11 years ago
The violinist generation?