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~~Figleaf23~~ · 09-26-2010, 07:14 AM

I don't know the answer, but I think you could develop an approximation by looking at technologically comparable historical periods of sustained low-grade warfare.

My impression is that for most of history, as distinct from pre-history, society has operated with a pretty high attrition rate for 'excess' men.

09-26-2010, 07:14 AM	#2
~~Figleaf23~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2008	Re: Sustainable rates of human sacrifice? I don't know the answer, but I think you could develop an approximation by looking at technologically comparable historical periods of sustained low-grade warfare. My impression is that for most of history, as distinct from pre-history, society has operated with a pretty high attrition rate for 'excess' men.