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Book Synopsis: * A TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR *From the prize-winning author of Adventures in the Anthropocene, the astonishing story of how culture enabled us to become the most successful species on Earth'A wondrous, visionary work' Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers
Humans are a planet-altering force. Gaia Vince argues that our unique ability - compared with other species - to determine the course of our own destiny rests on a special relationship between our genes, environment and culture going back into deep time. It is our collective culture, rather than our individual intelligence, that makes humans unique. Vince shows how four evolutionary drivers - Fire, Language, Beauty and Time - are further transforming our species into a transcendent superorganism: a hyper-cooperative mass of humanity that she calls Homo omnis. Drawing on leading-edge advances in population genetics, archaeology, palaeontology and neuroscience, Transcendence compels us to reimagine ourselves, showing us to be on the brink of something grander - and potentially more destructive.
'Richly informed by the latest research, Gaia Vince's colourful survey fizzes like a zip-wire as it tours our species' story from the Big Bang to the coming age of hypercooperation' Richard Wrangham, author of The Goodness Paradox'Wonderful ... enlightening' Robin Ince, The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Unlock the secrets of human evolution with Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time. This captivating book, named a TIMES BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR, takes you on an extraordinary journey, revealing how culture played a pivotal role in shaping the success of our species on Earth. Drawing on the latest research in genetics, archaeology, palaeontology, and neuroscience, Gaia Vince delves deep into our collective culture and shows how our unique ability to determine our own destiny sets us apart from other species. It's time to re-imagine ourselves and embrace the transcendence that awaits.
Imagine a future where humanity becomes a hyper-cooperative mass - Homo omnis. In Transcendence, Vince explores the evolutionary drivers of Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time, showcasing how these forces are propelling us towards a grander and potentially more destructive future. This visionary work will redefine your understanding of our species and leave you inspired to take action.
Prepare to be enlightened as Transcendence takes you from the Big Bang through the ages, providing a panoramic view of our species' story. Vince's colorful survey, informed by the latest research, brings our history to life like a thrilling zip-wire ride. Brace yourself for a mesmerizing exploration of how we evolved and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
Don't miss out on this wondrous and illuminating book that captivates both the scientific mind and the curious soul. Join the ranks of readers who have been enraptured by Transcendence. Get your copy today and embark on a journey of self-discovery as you unravel the mysteries of our past and the potential of our future. Click here to order now!
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