Recently, I went to hear a lecture by a man named Steven Pinker who published a book recently wherein he claims that mankind has been getting progressively less violent over the past 15,000 years.
Pinker's book is titled: "Better Angels of Our Nature." In this book he uses data and evidence, going back 15,000 years, to support his claim that man has gotten less violent over that time.
I think Prof. Pinker needs to get out more.
I, as one who has lived over 200 years, and has lived throughout many wars, and periods of peace, can assure anyone who is curious that mankind is not becoming less violent.
Any other opinions?
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