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The Violence Paradox Series 1
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Taking his clues from archaeology, modern laboratory experiments, historical criminology and literature, psychologist Steven Pinker traces the social and neurobiological roots of human violence and asks whether human beings are becoming less violent? And if so, why?

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Tue 5 Sep 2023 23:20
BBC Four

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    Central Philharmonic Orchestra of China

    The Bridge

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Presenter Steven Pinker
Series Producer Melanie Wallace
Executive Producer Julia Cort
Executive Producer Chris Schmidt

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