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> as a genetic cause automatically was implausible to me. I agree. Given that Scandinavia was the homeland of the Vikings, I think arguing that they have a gen
by RcouF1uZ4gsC 5y ago
> as a genetic cause automatically was implausible to me.
I agree. Given that Scandinavia was the homeland of the Vikings, I think arguing that they have a genetic predisposition away from crime would seem rather absurd.
- qwytw 5y agoSignificant amounts of Vikings left Scandinavia to settle other places in Europe, so maybe the ones left behind were less predisposed to commit crimes /s
- renewiltord 5y agoThis is sort of a variant of the voluntary settlement hypothesis which I always found entertaining.
- nec4b 5y agoWhy is it absurd? The most violent ones left Scandinavia and died fighting or settled elsewhere.