Cultural macroevolution matters
PNAS • Vol/Iss. 114(30) • PNAS • • Published In • Pages: 7846–7852 •
By Gray, Russell D. , Watts, Joseph
Hypothesis
Broad supernatural punishments will be positively associated with the evolution of political complexity.
Note
Broad supernatural punishments were found in 2/3 of societies and was associated with the rise of political complexity, but not associated with the maintenance of it.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayes Traits (Discrete) | Partially Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Political Complexity | Dependent | Territorial Organization |
| Broad Supernatual Punishment | Independent | Spirits And Gods |