“The European wars of religion were more deadly than the First World War, proportionally speaking, and in the range of the Second World War in Europe. The Inquisition, the persecution of heretics and infidels and witches, they racked up pretty high death tolls.”

Canadian cognitive psychologist and linguist, best known for his accessible explorations of human nature and the rational foundations of morality. His work bridges psychology, evolutionary biology, and philosophy, offering insights into language, violence, and progress.