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 ARTICLES1The self-gifter's Christmas: Treat yourself to gear you'll actually want this Christmas2Glittering new James Webb telescope image shows an 'intricate web of chaos' — Space photo of the week3Why is Venus so bright?4Celestron Showdown: Battle of the 10x42's5Science news this week: Japan laser weapon trial, comet 3I/ATLAS bids farewell, and AI solves 'impossible' math problems
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