Prediction: dueling will explode as a phenomenon if it gets normalized even a little bit. Highly transmissible behavior + ripe environment.
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Interesting. Care to expand? What makes the environment ripe for it?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @simplic10
@simplic10@sarahdoingthing Unlikely: a culture valuing honor is a prerequisite for dueling. Honor isn't a quality much esteemed nowadays.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @pgirvan
@pgirvan@simplic10 "disposable young male" homicides correlate with "culture of honor," yes - but I think all it needs is a nudge to appear1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing@simplic10 Poor example. Duelling was a custom of the upper classes. Small chance of a duel at Davos anytime soon.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @pgirvan
@pgirvan@simplic10 not saying the military is the dregs but it's not the upper classes either http://www.duffelblog.com/2013/05/dod-dueling-corporals-swords/ … - can see it spreading1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing@pgirvan Cool! Still, military outliers for caring abt honour.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @simplic10
@simplic10@pgirvan Definitely - plus advanced training to remove psychological barriers to killing.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing@simplic10 Better example: officer classes were frequent duellers in the past. Still don't expect to see it trend among 1%.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@pgirvan @simplic10 If it spreads, it will do so among those with the least to lose, but with high status expectations.
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Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing@pgirvan Starbucks sociology majors?0 replies 0 retweets 1 likeThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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