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Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins Of A Good Society
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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 Selfinterest. 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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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society'? A: The main theme of 'Blueprint' is the exploration of how evolution influences our social behaviors and structures, emphasizing our innate capacity for love, cooperation, and the creation of good societies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Blueprint' is Nicholas A. Christakis, who holds both an MD and a PhD.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 26, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does 'Blueprint' contain? A: The book contains 544 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Blueprint' is a hardcover.
- Q: What genre does 'Blueprint' fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of Genetics.
- Q: Is 'Blueprint' suitable for someone interested in sociology and anthropology? A: Yes, 'Blueprint' is suitable for readers interested in sociology, anthropology, and how these fields intersect with genetics and human behavior.
- Q: Does this book contain any historical examples? A: Yes, 'Blueprint' includes various historical examples and contemporary cultures to illustrate its themes.
- Q: Is this book recommended for academic study? A: Yes, 'Blueprint' is well-researched and can serve as a valuable resource for academic study in related fields.
- Q: What makes 'Blueprint' different from other books on human behavior? A: 'Blueprint' is unique in its synthesis of multiple disciplines, examining the evolutionary roots of goodness in human societies rather than focusing solely on negative aspects of human behavior.