The psychology of relative state, desperation and violence: a commentary on de Courson
et al.
(2023)
Pat Barclay,
Sandeep Mishra
Abstract:Why does violence persist when the apparent incentives for violence decline? A recent paper by de Courson et al. [1] offers answers based on agent-based fitness modelling, making two integrative claims about incentives to violence. First, factors increasing desperation will lead to more violence; second, communities can become trapped in violence long after the desperation subsides, as agents must demonstrate they are not easily victimized. The model's compelling insights may be particularly useful for guiding… Show more
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