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James DeMeo's thesis in his book "Saharasia" posits that the roots of modern violence, including warfare, child abuse, and sexual repression, can be traced back to environmental changes around 4000 BCE in a region he calls Saharasia, which includes parts of North Africa, the Near East, and Central Asia. According to the article 'Where Did It All Go Wrong? James DeMeo's Saharasia Thesis and the Origins of War', DeMeo argues that the transition from wet grasslands to arid deserts led to the rise of oppressive patriarchal social structures, negatively impacting interpersonal relationships and fostering a culture of violence. This perspective is echoed in the article 'The origins and diffusion of patrism in Saharasia, c.4000', which identifies a global pattern of violent patriarchal behaviors linked to these ecological shifts. However, this article also critiques DeMeo's focus on environmental factors, suggesting that he may neglect the influence of psychological and social dynamics, such as the emergence of ego-consciousness, in the evolution of warfare. Furthermore, the article 'Saharasia: The 4000 BCE Origins of Child Abuse, Sex Repression, Warfare and Social Violence In the Deserts of the Old World' elaborates on these themes, asserting that the societal issues originating from Saharasia have historical connections to contemporary global terrorism and violent extremism. Overall, while DeMeo's work presents a compelling narrative that links environmental changes to social violence, it also raises important questions about the interplay of cultural, psychological, and ecological factors in shaping human behavior.