His attitude was representative of the Social Darwinism of the times according to Dr Hallgren, who writes that the popular "Gothic Horror" presentation, and demonising Aborigines was the context and "justification" for Mjöberg's hunting for skeletons.
Mjöberg's demeanor reflected the prevailing Social Darwinist worldview of the time, according to Dr. Hallgren, who notes that the widespread "Gothic Horror" narrative and dehumanization of Aborigines provided a context and justification for Mjöberg's pursuit of skeletons.