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Why do we fight? An exploration of the causes of conflict and war, focussing on a brilliant and important book
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Why do we fight? An exploration of the causes of conflict and war, focussing on a brilliant and important book

With Professor Shane O'Mara.

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It's easy to conclude that we are a violent species. Just look at the state of the world.

In a quite brilliant book, Professor Christopher Blattman argues that history books can give a misleading impression: on most days, war doesn't happen.

Blattman has read everything. He has talked to the street gang…

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