This is a conversation with archaeologist, historian, and professor of classics Ian Morris at Stanford University. Ian has written extensively about the progress of civilization from hunter gatherer times until now. We discuss the drivers of civilization, and the impact that religion and war have on technological and social development.

►Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f05Ogv0Wr24

►For more information about Ian's work, and a list of written works see: https://classics.stanford.edu/people/ian-morris