The surprising decline in violence | Steven Pinker

Why it was recommended

Another obvious counterpoint is this TED talk

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What it covers

Steven Pinker's TED talk charts the long decline of violence from biblical times to today, arguing that despite Iraq and Darfur we may be living in the most peaceful era of. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

21 min 13 sec

Year

2007

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