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On an individual scale? Sure. On a civilization or species scale? Survival of the larger group is almost certain if each individual has "only" a 50% chance of d
by khedoros1 9y ago
On an individual scale? Sure. On a civilization or species scale? Survival of the larger group is almost certain if each individual has "only" a 50% chance of death.
- quotemstr 9y agoThe Black Death, after all, killed about half of Europe's population. European civilization survived.
- thaumasiotes 9y agoWell, a subset of the population persisted. The order of society changed radically, as it became impossible to enforce enserfment.
- ekianjo 9y agoWas it really half? I have seen figures around 30%. Are there any accurate records in every country at the time?