Simon PowersUniversity of Lausanne Latest articles by Simon Powers How Despots Arose With Agriculture (Op-Ed) By Simon Powers published 11 August 14 Opinion It seems that with the beginning of agriculture around 10,000 years ago, group decision making changed Opinion Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics?2Genetics: How do we inherit traits from our ancestors?3Even brief exposure to air pollution can push the placenta into an inflammatory state, lab study suggests4'Rare' ancestor reveals how huge flightless birds made it to faraway lands5Oldest-known dome-headed dinosaur discovered sticking out of a cliff in Mongolia's Gobi Desert
How Despots Arose With Agriculture (Op-Ed) By Simon Powers published 11 August 14 Opinion It seems that with the beginning of agriculture around 10,000 years ago, group decision making changed
