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Demographic synchrony increases the vulnerability of human societies to collapse
Marcus J. Hamilton, Robert S. Walker
Why do human populations remain vulnerable to collapse, even when they are large? Classical demographic theory predicts that volatility in growth should decline rapidly with size d…
Scaling the human niche
Marcus J. Hamilton
The human niche represents the intersection of biological, ecological, cultural, and technological processes that have co-evolved to shape human adaptation and societal complexity.…
Synthesis of innovation and obsolescence
Edward D. Lee, Christopher P. Kempes, Manfred D. Laubichler +14
Innovation and obsolescence describe the dynamics of ever-churning social and biological systems, from the development of economic markets to scientific and technological progress…
Deeply nested structure of mythological traditions worldwide
Hyunuk Kim, Marcus J. Hamilton, Woo-Sung Jung +1
All human societies present unique narratives that shape their customs and beliefs. Despite cultural differences, some symbolic elements (e.g., heroes and tricksters) are common ac…