The Better Angels of Our Nature

"One of John Arnold's answers to "what is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"

"Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post."

"Takes a long view and shows the long-term decline in violence that has occurred."

"When you finish The Better Angels of Our Nature, which takes a long time, you conclude that the world is in a much, much better place than it has been in the past."

"One of my favorite recent books."

"Encouraged the better side of ourselves."

"About how and why violence has steadily decreased throughout our history, and how we can continue this trend."

"One of the most important books I’ve read—not just this year, but ever."

"I recommend anything by this author. He’s one of the clearest thinkers and communicators of our time."

"So good. I've found it to really rock people's preconceived notions on a number of topics."

"Mark Manson recommended this book on his website."

"Traces the history of violence and how we are in the safest time ever."

"Blew my mind."