AI Snips
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Recorded History Is A Tiny Slice
- Anatomically modern humans have existed ~250–350k years, dwarfing recorded history.
- Recorded history (≈5–6k years) is a tiny sliver of our species' existence.
Violence Predates Civilization
- Carlin argues organized conflict and warfare predate cities and writing.
- He points to anthropology and chimpanzee behavior as evidence of early human violence.
Ethnicity Changes Over Time
- Ethnic identities are transient when viewed across deep time.
- Long-term mixing and migration make rigid racial narratives misleading.