July 2013 PMID 23869015

Lethal aggression in mobile forager bands and implications for the origins of war.

Douglas P Fry, Patrik Söderberg

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a moderate interest in the article’s implications, exemplified by comments on the nature of violence among early humans and the shift from nomadic to sedentary lifestyles. The tone is analytical yet accessible, with users referencing violence as mostly interpersonal and emphasizing the relevance of asymmetric conflicts, which supports the overall moderate scores across the dimensions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the findings, noting that lethal violence is often personal rather than organized warfare, aligning with the article's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, as users discuss societal behaviors, such as sedentism and violence, but do not delve deeply into methodological details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts engage with the content by referencing concepts like masculinity and territoriality, indicating a moderate level of reflection but not extensive debate.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize the significance of the research in understanding human violence and societal development, suggesting it influences how we interpret early human behaviors.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates lethal violence in 21 mobile forager band societies and finds that most lethal incidents are due to personal disputes, accidents, or interpersonal conflicts rather than organized group warfare.
  • Over half of the lethal events were carried out by individual perpetrators, often within family or social groups, highlighting that interpersonal motives like competition over women or disputes are primary drivers of violence.
  • The findings imply that early human violence was largely rooted in personal disputes rather than organized warfare, with only a small portion amounting to acts characteristic of war.]

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Pedro
@pealethes · X

@sumael137 A isso soma-se que temos evidência de agressão masculina como parte majoritária da agressão entre grupos humanos de caçadores-coletores (imagem com o dado abaixo), de forma prévia ao estabelecimento da propriedade privada: https://t.co/e8C6BXCmfY https://t.co/GLCNVaZQ6I

Jan 2, 2024 · 584 followers View post →
うぱ弁
@j9ginnga2lets · X

Lethal Aggression in Mobile Forager Bands and Implications for the Origins of War https://t.co/d1qOHbgst0

May 12, 2020 · 273 followers View post →

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Pedro
@pealethes · X

@sumael137 A isso soma-se que temos evidência de agressão masculina como parte majoritária da agressão entre grupos humanos de caçadores-coletores (imagem com o dado abaixo), de forma prévia ao estabelecimento da propriedade privada: https://t.co/e8C6BXCmfY https://t.co/GLCNVaZQ6I

Jan 2, 2024 · 584 followers View post →
Nikolaos of Sinope
@maxsucksballs · X

@Stuckinthebunk1 @GhostCoase Many of them have turned sedentary as well, defending one particular area. Originally they'd be nomadic as some indeed still are. But extremely violent? No. Warfare between groups isn't particularly common. 2/ https://t.co/nzz65d7w68

Sep 27, 2023 · 246 followers View post →
うぱ弁
@j9ginnga2lets · X

Lethal Aggression in Mobile Forager Bands and Implications for the Origins of War https://t.co/d1qOHbgst0

May 12, 2020 · 273 followers View post →
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