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New Study Challenges Idea That Inequality Is Inevitable in Large Societies

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New Study Challenges Idea That Inequality Is Inevitable in Large Societies

A new study of 1,000+ archaeological sites finds that inequality is not a given in large societies—it often depends on leadership, governance, and collective choices.

byModern Sciences Team

May 1, 2025