Contrary to popular belief, our ancestors were far more violent than we are. Today we probably live in the most peaceful time of our species' existence. Pinker looks at the history of violence from Biblical times through to the present, and makes you feel a little better about the situation today.

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http://www.ted.com Steven Pinker charts the decline of violence from Biblical times to the present, and argues that, though it may seem illogical and even ob...