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Inheritance: The Evolutionary Origins Of The Modern World
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An Insightful And Breathtaking Exploration Of Humanitys Evolutionary Baggage That Explains Some Of Our Species Greatest Successes And Failures. Yuval Noah Harari, Author Of Sapiensthe Ancient Inheritance That Made Us Who We Areand Is Now Driving Us To Ruin.Each Of Us Is Endowed With An Inheritancea Set Of Evolved Biases And Cultural Tools That Shape Every Facet Of Our Behavior. For Countless Generations, This Inheritance Has Taken Us To Ever Greater Heights: Driving The Rise Of More Sophisticated Technologies, More Organized Religions, More Expansive Empires. But Now, For The First Time, Its Failing Us. We Find Ourselves Hurtling Toward A Future Of Unprecedented Political Polarization, Deadlier War, And Irreparable Environmental Destruction.In Inheritance, Renowned Anthropologist Harvey Whitehouse Offers A Sweeping Account Of How Our Biases Have Shaped Humanitys Past And Imperil Its Future. He Argues That Three Biasesconformism, Religiosity, And Tribalismdrive Human Behavior Everywhere. Forged By Natural Selection And Harnessed By Thousands Of Years Of Cultural Evolution, These Biases Catalyzed The Greatest Transformations In Human History, From The Birth Of Agriculture And The Arrival Of The First Kings To The Rise And Fall Of Human Sacrifice And The Creation Of Multiethnic Empires. Taking Us Deep Into Modernday Tribes, Including Terrorist Cells And Predatory Ad Agencies, Whitehouse Shows How, As We Lose The Cultural Scaffolding That Allowed Us To Manage Our Biases, The World Weve Built Is Spiraling Out Of Control.By Uncovering How Human Nature Has Shaped Our Collective History, Inheritance Unveils A Surprising New Path To Solving Our Most Urgent Modern Problems. The Result Is A Powerful Reappraisal Of The Human Journey, One That Transforms Our Understanding Of Who We Are, And Who We Could Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Inheritance: The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World'? A: 'Inheritance' explores the evolutionary biases and cultural tools that shape human behavior and their impact on our society's successes and failures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Inheritance' is Harvey Whitehouse, a renowned anthropologist.
- Q: What are the key biases discussed in the book? A: The book discusses three main biases: conformism, religiosity, and tribalism, which influence human behavior and societal structures.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Inheritance' has 368 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Inheritance' published? A: 'Inheritance: The Evolutionary Origins of the Modern World' is set to be published on August 20, 2024.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in psychology? A: Yes, 'Inheritance' falls under the category of Evolutionary Psychology, making it suitable for readers interested in this field.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding modern societal issues? A: Yes, 'Inheritance' provides insights into how evolutionary biases affect contemporary problems, offering a new perspective on addressing them.
- Q: What makes this book a unique read? A: 'Inheritance' combines anthropological insights with an exploration of human nature, providing a fresh understanding of our collective history and future challenges.
- Q: Is there any specific audience this book targets? A: The book is ideal for readers interested in anthropology, psychology, and those looking to understand the deeper influences on human behavior.