Luke Glowacki

Luke Glowacki, an anthropologist focusing on intergroup relationships and the evolution of peace, shares fascinating insights on the evolution of human behavior. He reframes peace as an evolutionary puzzle, emphasizing cultural technologies that facilitate cooperation. Glowacki discusses the distribution of conflict and compares human raids to phenomena observed in species like mongooses. He also highlights the challenges of sustaining peace in tribal contexts and the vital role of moral narratives in enabling or preventing violence. Plus, learn about his impactful Omo Valley Research Project.