Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society

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Book Synopsis: “A dazzlingly erudite synthesis of history, philosophy, anthropology, genetics, sociology, economics, epidemiology, statistics, and more” (Frank Bruni, The New York Times), Blueprint shows why evolution has placed us on a humane path -- and how we are united by our common humanity.

For too long, scientists have focused on the dark side of our biological heritage: our capacity for aggression, cruelty, prejudice, and self-interest. But natural selection has given us a suite of beneficial social features, including our capacity for love, friendship, cooperation, and learning. Beneath all of our inventions -- our tools, farms, machines, cities, nations -- we carry with us innate proclivities to make a good society.

In Blueprint, Nicholas A. Christakis introduces the compelling idea that our genes affect not only our bodies and behaviors, but also the ways in which we make societies, ones that are surprisingly similar worldwide.

With many vivid examples -- including diverse historical and contemporary cultures, communities formed in the wake of shipwrecks, commune dwellers seeking utopia, online groups thrown together by design or involving artificially intelligent bots, and even the tender and complex social arrangements of elephants and dolphins that so resemble our own -- Christakis shows that, despite a human history replete with violence, we cannot escape our social blueprint for goodness.

In a world of increasing political and economic polarization, it’s tempting to ignore the positive role of our evolutionary past. But by exploring the ancient roots of goodness in civilization, Blueprint shows that our genes have shaped societies for our welfare and that, in a feedback loop stretching back many thousands of years, societies are still shaping our genes today.

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Discover the groundbreaking insights of Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society. This captivating book, hailed by The New York Times as "a dazzlingly erudite synthesis of history, philosophy, anthropology, genetics, sociology, economics, epidemiology, statistics, and more," challenges the prevalent belief that our biological heritage only consists of negative traits such as aggression and self-interest. Nicholas A. Christakis proves that evolution has, in fact, equipped us with inherent social capabilities for love, friendship, cooperation, and learning.

Uncover the profound connection we share as humans by delving into the fascinating ways in which our genes influence not just our bodies and behaviors, but also the societies we create. Blueprint traverses diverse cultures throughout history to demonstrate that our collective social blueprint transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. From shipwrecked communities to online groups shaped by artificial intelligence, Christakis uncovers the striking similarities in social organization that reflect the innate predisposition towards goodness ingrained in our DNA.

In a world that increasingly emphasizes divisions, looking towards our evolutionary past might seem counterintuitive. However, Blueprint reminds us that understanding our ancient roots of kindness empowers us to shape societies that promote our collective welfare. By exploring the interplay between genetic traits and societal structures, this paradigm-shattering book redefines our understanding of human nature and offers hope for a more harmonious future.

Unlock the wisdom of Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society and embark on a transformative journey that will forever change the way you perceive human nature and the potential of our shared society. Explore the countless examples from history, contemporary cultures, and even the intelligent social structures of elephants and dolphins, which remarkably mirror our own. Join us in embracing our social blueprint for goodness and click here to order your copy now.

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