> Is violence actually declining? We know it is. Not in question at all. But we don't know for sure if war is declining since it's overwhelmed in large spikes.

> Is violence actually declining? We know it is. Not in question at all. But we don't know for sure if war is declining since it's overwhelmed in large spikes. Good doco. I liked the theory good manners is one possible reason. It's cute but actually makes sense, although not a huge fan of the it works part of the brain more. I'd go with a lot of violence is embarrassing and we are taught embarrassing is bad. Sit up straight, use a knife and fork and don't hurt people.