Aggression Quote by Steven Pinker
“Aggression, like every other part of human behavior we take for granted, is a challenging engineering problem!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Better Angels of Our Nature, Steven Pinker, 2011
Human aggression is a complex, engineered behavior that requires scientific study and thoughtful design to manage.
In simple terms: Aggression is a tough problem we need to engineer solutions for.
Study and design better social systems.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- conflict resolution
- technology development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance biological impulses with engineered solutions?
- What role does culture play in shaping aggression?
Human aggression also stems from biology and emotion, not just engineering.