Key Ideas

1. Violence has declined throughout human history: Steven Pinker argues that despite the perception of increasing violence, the overall trend throughout human history has been towards a decrease in violence. He provides extensive data and analysis to support this claim.

2. Human socialization and cultural norms play a significant role in reducing violence: Pinker argues that societies have developed cultural norms and institutions that discourage violence and promote cooperation, such as legal systems and moral codes.

3. The rise of the state and its monopoly on violence: Pinker suggests tha....
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