We've all heard of the small world phenomenon--the idea that each one of us can be connected to everyone else through only "six degrees of separation". But where did this idea come from? Is it true? And if it is, what implications does it have for the problems of modern society?
A small discussion meeting to focus on comparing societies without state governments or before the rise of state governments to societies with state governments. Will also discuss whether historical societies with states were like modern societies with states.
Agenda
Wednesday, April 3
Session 1: 9am-12pm
The Human Life Cycle: Childhood and Old Age
Barry Hewlett (University of Washington) and Kristen Hawkes (University of Utah
A small discussion meeting to focus on comparing societies without state governments or before the rise of state governments to societies with state governments. Will also discuss whether historical societies with states were like modern societies with states.
Agenda
Wednesday, April 3
Session 1: 9am-12pm
The Human Life Cycle: Childhood and Old Age
Barry Hewlett (University of Washington) and Kristen Hawkes (University of Utah
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