Statistical Mechanics of Social Hierarchies: A Mathematical Model for the Evolution of Human Societal Structures
Physics • Vol/Iss. 6(2) • MDPI • • Published In • Pages: 629-644 •
By Caticha, Nestor, Calsaverini, Rafael S., Vincente, Renato
Hypothesis
Modern non-literate humans tend to exhibit an intermediate degree of social hierarchy in mild climates, while in harsher climates the degree of social hierarchy tends to be correlated to the group size (with groups of less than 100 people tending to be more egalitarian, and those with more than 1000 members tending to be more hierarchical).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Based Models | Supported | NA | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Climate | Independent | Climate |
| Group Size | Independent | Population |
| Social structure (hierarchical to egalitarian) | Dependent | Classes, Territorial Hierarchy |