Evolutionary-Ecological Dynamics of Sociopolitical Complexity: Human-Animal Symbioses, Culture of Honor, and War

Greater levels of external warfare will positively predict sociopolitical complexity.

Test
Test Name	Support	Significance	Coefficient	Tail
SEQCA	Supported	p <= 0.002	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`

Variables
Variable Name	Variable Type	OCM Term(s)
External Warfare	Independent	External Relations, Instigation Of War
Sociopolitical complexity	Dependent	Territorial Hierarchy

Main Author	Published Year	Hypothesis	Supported	Variables Tested
Peñaherrera-Aguirre, Mateo	2025	Higher levels of homicide will positively predict the frequency of external warfare between societies.	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Peñaherrera-Aguirre, Mateo	2025	Societies with stronger warrior reward systems will experience higher levels of external warfare.	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Garfield, Zachary H.	2023	Reputational punishments will be positively correlated with higher sociopolitical complexity, including more external trade, food storage, and more dependence on animal husbandry.	Not supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Peñaherrera-Aguirre, Mateo	2025	Greater agricultural dependence will be associated with increased sociopolitical complexity.	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Peñaherrera-Aguirre, Mateo	2025	The presence of equestrian culture will positively influence the level of sociopolitical complexity.	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author