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Global Brain: The Evolution Of Mass Mind From The Big Bang To The 21St Century
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As Someone Who Has Spent Forty Years In Psychology With A Longstanding Interest In Evolution, I'Ll Just Assimilate Howard Bloom'S Accomplishment And My Amazement.David Smillie, Visiting Professor Of Zoology, Duke University In This Extraordinary Followup To The Critically Acclaimed The Lucifer Principle, Howard Bloomone Of Today'S Preeminent Thinkersoffers Us A Bold Rewrite Of The Evolutionary Saga. He Shows How Plants And Animals (Including Humans) Have Evolved Together As Components Of A Worldwide Learning Machine. He Describes The Network Of Life On Earth As One That Is, In Fact, A Complex Adaptive System, A Global Brain In Which Each Of Us Plays A Sometimes Conscious, Sometimes Unknowing Role. And He Reveals That The World Wide Web Is Just The Latest Step In The Development Of This Brain. These Are Theories As Important As They Are Radical. Informed By Twenty Years Of Interdisciplinary Research, Bloom Takes Us On A Spellbinding Journey Back To The Big Bang To Let Us See How Its Fires Forged Primordial Sociality. As He Brings Us Back Via Surprising Routes, We See How Our Earliest Bacterial Ancestors Built Multitrillionmember Research And Development Teams A Full 3.5 Billion Years Ago. We Watch Him Unravel The Previously Unrecognized Strands Of Interconnectedness Woven By Crowds Of Trilobites, Hunting Packs Of Dinosaurs, Feathered Flying Lizards Gathered In Flocks, Troops Of Baboons Making Communal Decisions, And Adventurous Tribes Of Protohumans Spreading Across Continents But Still Linked By Primitive Forms Of Information Networking. We Soon Find Ourselves Reconsidering Our Place In The World. Along The Way, Bloom Offers Us Exhilarating Insights Into The Strange Tricks Of Body And Mind That Have Organized A Variety Of Life Forms: Spiny Lobsters, Which, During The Paleozoic Age, Participated In Communal Marching Rituals; And Bees, Which, During The Age Of Dinosaurs, Conducted Collective Brainwork. This Fascinating Tour Continues On To The Sometimes Brutal Subculture Wars That Have Spurred The Growth Of Human Civilization Since The Stone Age. Bloom Shows Us How Culture Shapes Our Infant Brains, Immersing Us In A Matrix Of Truth And Mass Delusion That We Think Of As Reality.Global Brain Is More Than Just A Brilliantly Original Contribution To The Ongoing Debate On The Inner Workings Of Evolution. It Is A Grand Vision, Says The Eminent Evolutionary Biologist David Sloan Wilson, A Work That Transforms Our Very View Of Who We Are And Why.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Global Brain' by Howard Bloom? A: 'Global Brain' explores the evolution of consciousness and interconnectedness among living beings, presenting the idea that all life forms contribute to a global learning machine.
- Q: How does Howard Bloom describe the concept of a 'global brain'? A: Bloom describes the global brain as a complex adaptive system where plants and animals, including humans, evolve together, influencing one another through shared information and experiences.
- Q: What qualifications does Howard Bloom have in writing this book? A: Howard Bloom has spent over forty years in psychology and has conducted extensive interdisciplinary research on evolution, making him a credible voice on the subject.
- Q: Is 'Global Brain' suitable for readers without a background in psychology or evolution? A: Yes, 'Global Brain' is written to engage general readers while providing insights into complex concepts, making it accessible to those without a specialized background.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'Global Brain'? A: Key topics include the evolution of sociality, the role of primitive information networks among early life forms, and the impact of culture on human development.
- Q: How long is the book and what is its binding type? A: 'Global Brain' is a paperback book with a total of 320 pages.
- Q: When was 'Global Brain' first published? A: 'Global Brain' was first published on August 1, 2001.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a thought-provoking and engaging writing style that combines scientific research with accessible language and captivating narratives.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes those interested in psychology, evolution, and the interconnectedness of life, as well as general readers seeking to understand human consciousness.
- Q: Does 'Global Brain' include practical applications of its theories? A: While primarily theoretical, 'Global Brain' encourages readers to reflect on their place in the world and offers insights that can be applied to understanding human interactions and societal development.