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#140 Classic episode – Bear Braumoeller on the case that war isn’t in decline

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Measuring Violence: A Historical Perspective

This chapter explores the complexities of measuring violent death rates across different societies, contrasting hunter-gatherers with historical empires. It discusses the variability in violence within small groups and the challenges in analyzing data that may overlook significant cultural factors. The speakers highlight the importance of considering population size and variance when evaluating claims about societal violence over time.

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