New Research Reveals Fear’s Hidden Role in Shaping Early Civilizations

Intro:

Historically, scholars have focused on the direct impact of environmental and social issues like war and famine. However, more abstract concerns, such as fear, have often been overlooked.

However, recent research suggests that fear should be considered alongside conflict, climate change, and other significant factors that likely influenced the development of early civilizations.

A new study by team members from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH), a research group in Vienna, Austria, addressed this gap by attempting to quantify the intangible effects of fear and its role in shaping aspects of early human societies