Resource Competition and Violence Patterns From Bronze Age Collapse to The Last of Us
Examining periods of severe societal stress, like the Bronze Age Collapse around the 12th century BCE, reveals a consistent pattern: the intensification of resource competition acts as a powerful catalyst for escalating violence and overall system instability. Archaeological records from that era suggest a significant uptick in conflict, evidenced by the proliferation of defensive structures and weaponry as communities became increasingly desperate for dwindling essentials.
This historical lens also highlights how resource scarcity frequently
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