#sociology
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The history of salt is the history of civilization.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The history of religion is intertwined with the history of violence.
From Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence by Karen Armstrong
The arrival of Europeans in the Americas was not an inevitable event, but rather a contingent one shaped by many factors.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
The principles that govern the rise and fall of empires are timeless.
From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Our brains evolved to navigate social complexities.
From The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson
The city is a complex organism that requires careful observation to understand.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
History followed different courses for different peoples because of differences among peoples' environments, not because of biological differences among peoples themselves.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Understanding the spread of disease is not just about the germs; it's about the people.
From The Ghost Map by Steven Johnson
Religion is often more about the community than the doctrine.
The world is more connected than we often realize.
From The Lunatic Express: Discovering the World via Its Most Dangerous Buses, Boats, Trains, and Planes by Carl Hoffman
The spread of germs and diseases had a profound impact on human societies.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Salt has been a vital part of human culture.
From Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky
The differences in the fates of human societies are largely attributable to environmental differences.
From Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
Social signaling is a powerful force in human behavior.
From The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson
Religions have a tendency to reflect the societies that produce them.
From The Evolution of God by Robert Wright
As we move toward a more peaceful world, we should not forget the forces that drive the decline of violence.
Every civilization is a potential threat.
From The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
Octopuses can exhibit both solitary and social behaviors.
From The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
Cultural and institutional changes have played a significant role in reducing violence.