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Living on Earth

Forests, Corals, Consciousness, and the Making of the World

par Peter Godfrey-Smith ...

Lu par Peter Godfrey-Smith, Mitch Riley ...

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9 heure 59 min

**"Listening to Godfrey-Smith's exploration of animal consciousness will rattle every nook and cranny of your brain with an onslaught of interesting questions...the author leaves listeners with a radical new perspective." —AudioFile on MetazoaThis program is read by the author.The bestselling author of Other Minds shows how we and our ancestors have reinvented our planet.**If the history of the ... En savoir plus

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**"Listening to Godfrey-Smith's exploration of animal consciousness will rattle every nook and cranny of your brain with an onslaught of interesting questions...the author leaves listeners with a radical new perspective." —AudioFile on MetazoaThis program is read by the author.The bestselling author of Other Minds shows how we and our ancestors have reinvented our planet.**If the history of the
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A World Beyond Physics

The Emergence and Evolution of Life

par Stuart A. Kauffman ...

Lu par Bob Souer ...

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3 heure 44 min

Among the estimated one hundred billion solar systems in the known universe, evolving life is surely abundant. That evolution is a process of "becoming" in each case. Since Newton, we have turned to physics to assess reality. But physics alone cannot tell us where we came from, how we arrived, and why our world has evolved past the point of unicellular organisms to an extremely complex biosphere ... En savoir plus

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Among the estimated one hundred billion solar systems in the known universe, evolving life is surely abundant. That evolution is a process of "becoming" in each case. Since Newton, we have turned to physics to assess reality. But physics alone cannot tell us where we came from, how we arrived, and why our world has evolved past the point of unicellular organisms to an extremely complex biosphere
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Forgiving Humanity

How the Most Innovative Species Became the Most Dangerous - The Curse of Exponential Change

par Peter Russell ...

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1 heures 46 min

Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think more in terms of linear change, leading to a blind spot ... En savoir plus

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Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think more in terms of linear change, leading to a blind spot
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Survival

Evolutionary Rules for Intelligent Species Survival

par Samuel Layne, Sherry Wang, Illustrator ...

Lu par Nathaniel Ascher ...

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20 heure 40 min

FINALIST: (1) 2020 (14TH) ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS; (2) 2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDSHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly ... En savoir plus

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FINALIST: (1) 2020 (14TH) ANNUAL NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS; (2) 2021 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDSHow different might the history of our species have been had our hunter-gatherer forebears failed to migrate out of Africa in time to survive 70,000 years ago when threatened by extinction due to climate change brought on by the last ice age? Simply put, we would not exist. Now, similarly
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Birds: The Living Dinosaurs That Rule the Skies

par Jonathan Hale ...

Lu par Jonathan Hale ...

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1 heures 51 min

Unearth the awe-inspiring natural history that transformed fierce ancient dinosaurs into the birds outside your window. Perfect for an educational commute or a mindful nature walk, this eye-opening journey takes you back to the Mesozoic era to trace a spectacular biological lineage. Watch the skies change as small, feathered carnivores evolve into lightweight, airborne masters of global ecosystems ... En savoir plus

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Unearth the awe-inspiring natural history that transformed fierce ancient dinosaurs into the birds outside your window. Perfect for an educational commute or a mindful nature walk, this eye-opening journey takes you back to the Mesozoic era to trace a spectacular biological lineage. Watch the skies change as small, feathered carnivores evolve into lightweight, airborne masters of global ecosystems
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Ever Since Darwin

Reflections in Natural History

par Stephen Jay Gould ...

Lu par Jonathan Sleep ...

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8 heure 7 min

More than any other modern scientists, Stephen Jay Gould has opened up to millions the wonders of evolutionary biology. His genius as an essayist lies in his unmatched ability to use his knowledge of the world, including popular culture, to illuminate the realm of science.Ever Since Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould's first book, has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. Like all succeeding ... En savoir plus

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More than any other modern scientists, Stephen Jay Gould has opened up to millions the wonders of evolutionary biology. His genius as an essayist lies in his unmatched ability to use his knowledge of the world, including popular culture, to illuminate the realm of science.Ever Since Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould's first book, has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. Like all succeeding
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Brief History of Everything: A Fast-Paced Journey From the Big Bang to the Future of Humanity

par Adrian Falkner ...

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1 heures 54 min

Unravel the breathtaking complexity of cosmic history and human evolution in one thrilling popular science adventure. From the explosive birth of matter to the digital frontier of artificial intelligence, this continuous narrative connects physics, biology, and technology without getting bogged down in complex equations.Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or a weekend of deep learning, this ... En savoir plus

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Unravel the breathtaking complexity of cosmic history and human evolution in one thrilling popular science adventure. From the explosive birth of matter to the digital frontier of artificial intelligence, this continuous narrative connects physics, biology, and technology without getting bogged down in complex equations.Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or a weekend of deep learning, this
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Scatter, Adapt, and Remember

How Humans Will Survive a Mass Extinction

par Annalee Newitz ...

Lu par Kimberly Farr ...

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10 heure 19 min

In its 4.5 billion–year history, life on Earth has been almost erased at least half a dozen times: shattered by asteroid impacts, entombed in ice, smothered by methane, and torn apart by unfathomably powerful megavolcanoes. And we know that another global disaster is eventually headed our way. Can we survive it? How?As a species, Homo sapiens is at a crossroads. Study of our planet’s turbulent ... En savoir plus

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In its 4.5 billion–year history, life on Earth has been almost erased at least half a dozen times: shattered by asteroid impacts, entombed in ice, smothered by methane, and torn apart by unfathomably powerful megavolcanoes. And we know that another global disaster is eventually headed our way. Can we survive it? How?As a species, Homo sapiens is at a crossroads. Study of our planet’s turbulent
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Странная обезьяна: Куда делась шерсть и почему люди разного цвета

par Александр Соколов ...

Lu par Артем Пахомов ...

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12 heure 24 min

Когда и почему наши предки потеряли свою шерсть? И действительно ли потеряли? Почему мы не голые и не водные, а, скорее, потеющие обезьяны? Сколько сумасбродных гипотез было предложено, чтобы объяснить нашу безволосость, и почему вопрос остался открытым? Что про эволюцию человека могут рассказать вши и блохи? Как изменился цвет кожи в процессе эволюции: наши предки посветлели или потемнели? А ... En savoir plus

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Когда и почему наши предки потеряли свою шерсть? И действительно ли потеряли? Почему мы не голые и не водные, а, скорее, потеющие обезьяны? Сколько сумасбродных гипотез было предложено, чтобы объяснить нашу безволосость, и почему вопрос остался открытым? Что про эволюцию человека могут рассказать вши и блохи? Как изменился цвет кожи в процессе эволюции: наши предки посветлели или потемнели? А
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Dirt, Bones & DNA: A Paleo Manifesto

par Olivia H. Mirela ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mary G ...

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4 heure 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your body speaks a language written millions of years ago—a code etched into your DNA long before agriculture, industry, or digital technology existed. Yet in our modern world, we've lost fluency in this primal dialect, creating a profound mismatch between our ancient biology and contemporary environment.Discover why chronic inflammation, autoimmune ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your body speaks a language written millions of years ago—a code etched into your DNA long before agriculture, industry, or digital technology existed. Yet in our modern world, we've lost fluency in this primal dialect, creating a profound mismatch between our ancient biology and contemporary environment.Discover why chronic inflammation, autoimmune
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Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design

par Ken Ham, Hugh Ross, Deborah Haarsma, Stephen C. Meyer, James Stump, Stanley N. Gundry, Zondervan ...

Lu par Karen Ireland, Samm Musick, John Behrens ...

Collections series Counterpoints: Bible and Theology
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8 heure 53 min

Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture.Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions:Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis)Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism ... En savoir plus

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Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture.Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions:Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis)Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism
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Intersection of Science and Theology, The: Evolutionary Theory and Creation

par James F. Salmon ...

Lu par James F. Salmon ...

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4 heure 44 min

Today, the Catholic Church understands science and religion as having a mutual and complementary relationship. Now, you can explore how the two work together in this program.Since Pius XII wrote the papal encyclical Humani Generis in 1950, scientific discovery has been a topic of lively discussion in the Church. In The Intersection of Science and Theology, you will explore the place of science in ... En savoir plus

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Today, the Catholic Church understands science and religion as having a mutual and complementary relationship. Now, you can explore how the two work together in this program.Since Pius XII wrote the papal encyclical Humani Generis in 1950, scientific discovery has been a topic of lively discussion in the Church. In The Intersection of Science and Theology, you will explore the place of science in
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The Tomb of the Mili Mongga

Fossils, Folklore, and Adventures at the Edge of Reality

par Samuel Turvey ...

Lu par Clifford Samuel ...

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11 heure 49 min

Bloomsbury presents The Tomb of the Mili Mongga by Samuel Turvey, read by Clifford Samuel.‘The Tomb of the Mili Mongga lives up to its magnificent billing’ DAILY TELEGRAPH-A fossil expedition becomes a thrilling search for a mythical beast deep in the Indonesian forest – and a fascinating look at how fossils, folklore, and biodiversity converge.A tale of exciting scientific discovery, The Tomb of ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents The Tomb of the Mili Mongga by Samuel Turvey, read by Clifford Samuel.‘The Tomb of the Mili Mongga lives up to its magnificent billing’ DAILY TELEGRAPH-A fossil expedition becomes a thrilling search for a mythical beast deep in the Indonesian forest – and a fascinating look at how fossils, folklore, and biodiversity converge.A tale of exciting scientific discovery, The Tomb of
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A Troublesome Inheritance

Genes, Race, and Human History

par Nicholas Wade ...

Lu par Alan Sklar ...

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10 heure 48 min

Drawing on startling new evidence from the mapping of the genome, an explosive new account of the genetic basis of race and its role in the human storyFewer ideas have been more toxic or harmful than the idea of the biological reality of race, and with it the idea that humans of different races are biologically different from one another. For this understandable reason, the idea has been banished ... En savoir plus

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Drawing on startling new evidence from the mapping of the genome, an explosive new account of the genetic basis of race and its role in the human storyFewer ideas have been more toxic or harmful than the idea of the biological reality of race, and with it the idea that humans of different races are biologically different from one another. For this understandable reason, the idea has been banished
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Секрет нашего успеха

par Джозеф Хенрих, Джозеф Хенрих ...

Lu par Игорь Гмыза ...

Collections series Corpus.
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20 heure 2 min

Вопрос, чем Homo sapiens настолько уникален и в чем загадка его непостижимого эволюционного успеха, исследуется учеными постоянно и, вероятно, не перестанет занимать их до конца времен. Профессор Джозеф Хенрих, знаменитый антрополог и автор научно-популярных книг, предлагает важнейшее изменение в подходе к этому вопросу: необходимо учитывать влияние культуры на нашу биологию и генетику — тесно ... En savoir plus

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Вопрос, чем Homo sapiens настолько уникален и в чем загадка его непостижимого эволюционного успеха, исследуется учеными постоянно и, вероятно, не перестанет занимать их до конца времен. Профессор Джозеф Хенрих, знаменитый антрополог и автор научно-популярных книг, предлагает важнейшее изменение в подходе к этому вопросу: необходимо учитывать влияние культуры на нашу биологию и генетику — тесно
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The Darwinian Trap

The Hidden Evolutionary Forces That Explain Our World (and Threaten Our Future)

par Kristian Rönn ...

Lu par Jamie Renell ...

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7 heure 40 min

A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change“Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how incentivizing the wrong values and actions has led to some of our most intractable problems.”—Eric Ries, New York Times ... En savoir plus

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A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change“Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how incentivizing the wrong values and actions has led to some of our most intractable problems.”—Eric Ries, New York Times
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Why Rats Laugh and Jellyfish Sleep

And Other Enchanting Stories of Evolution

par David Stipp ...

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10 heure 1 min

For fans of accessible and fun popular science comes an exploration of evolution’s quirkiest puzzles and most enduring mysteries.Why do cats live longer than dogs? Why do bees have yellow stripes? Why can we smell a skunk from a mile away? Such questions can be seen as puzzles about creatures' evolved traits. Besides triggering our curiosity, they focus our attention on beguiling designs that have ... En savoir plus

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For fans of accessible and fun popular science comes an exploration of evolution’s quirkiest puzzles and most enduring mysteries.Why do cats live longer than dogs? Why do bees have yellow stripes? Why can we smell a skunk from a mile away? Such questions can be seen as puzzles about creatures' evolved traits. Besides triggering our curiosity, they focus our attention on beguiling designs that have
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Human Evolution: A Guided Journey From Early Ancestors to the Future of Our Species

par Edward Calloway ...

Lu par Edward Calloway ...

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1 heures 57 min

Uncover the awe-inspiring science of human origins and see how fragile primates mastered their own destiny. Whether you are commuting or seeking to expand your understanding of our shared identity, this thought-provoking history transports you across ancient landscapes. Walk alongside our vanished ancestors as they harness fire, forge early tools, and survive brutal global climates.Far beyond a ... En savoir plus

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Uncover the awe-inspiring science of human origins and see how fragile primates mastered their own destiny. Whether you are commuting or seeking to expand your understanding of our shared identity, this thought-provoking history transports you across ancient landscapes. Walk alongside our vanished ancestors as they harness fire, forge early tools, and survive brutal global climates.Far beyond a
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L’Amore oltre i vincoli dell’ego

par Marco Ferrini ...

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2 heure 39 min

Conoscere se stessi è la meta, ma è anche l’inizio del viaggio della vita.Vivere un senso di completezza e soddisfazione, ispirando altri a fare altrettanto; imparare ad amare; superare le rigide barriere delle relazioni egoiche per giungere a uno scambio profondo, autentico e costruttivo: questi alcuni degli affascinanti temi sviluppati in questo ascolto.La meta del viaggio è ritrovare la propria ... En savoir plus

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Conoscere se stessi è la meta, ma è anche l’inizio del viaggio della vita.Vivere un senso di completezza e soddisfazione, ispirando altri a fare altrettanto; imparare ad amare; superare le rigide barriere delle relazioni egoiche per giungere a uno scambio profondo, autentico e costruttivo: questi alcuni degli affascinanti temi sviluppati in questo ascolto.La meta del viaggio è ritrovare la propria
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Die Entstehung der Arten

par Charles Darwin ...

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22 heure 24 min

Charles Darwins Klassiker über die Entstehung der Arten führte bei seiner Veröffentlichung zu öffentlichen Kontroversen und löste eine wissenschaftliche Revolution aus. Wenige andere Bücher haben einen so anhaltenden Sturm der Kontroversen ausgelöst wie „The Origin of Species“ aus dem Jahr 1859. Darwin postulierte in seinem Buch die wissenschaftliche Theorie, daß sich Populationen im Laufe von ... En savoir plus

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Charles Darwins Klassiker über die Entstehung der Arten führte bei seiner Veröffentlichung zu öffentlichen Kontroversen und löste eine wissenschaftliche Revolution aus. Wenige andere Bücher haben einen so anhaltenden Sturm der Kontroversen ausgelöst wie „The Origin of Species“ aus dem Jahr 1859. Darwin postulierte in seinem Buch die wissenschaftliche Theorie, daß sich Populationen im Laufe von
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Super Fly

The Unexpected Lives of the World's Most Successful Insects

par Jonathan Balcombe ...

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8 heure 41 min

**Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History and a New York Times Editors Choice Pick"After reading Super Fly, you will never take a fly for granted again. Thank you, Jonathan Balcombe, for reminding us of the infinite marvels of everyday creatures."—Sy Montgomery, Author of How to Be a Good Creature**From an expert in animal consciousness, a book that will turn the fly on the ... En savoir plus

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**Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for Natural History and a New York Times Editors Choice Pick"After reading Super Fly, you will never take a fly for granted again. Thank you, Jonathan Balcombe, for reminding us of the infinite marvels of everyday creatures."—Sy Montgomery, Author of How to Be a Good Creature**From an expert in animal consciousness, a book that will turn the fly on the
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Monkey Girl

Evolution, Education, Religion, and the Battle for America's Soul

par Edward Humes ...

Lu par Tom Perkins ...

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15 heure 14 min

What should we teach our children about where we come from? Is evolution a lie or good science? Is it incompatible with faith? Have scientists really detected evidence of a creator in nature?From bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Edward Humes comes a dramatic story of faith, science, and courage unlike any since the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. Monkey Girl takes you behind the scenes of ... En savoir plus

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What should we teach our children about where we come from? Is evolution a lie or good science? Is it incompatible with faith? Have scientists really detected evidence of a creator in nature?From bestselling, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Edward Humes comes a dramatic story of faith, science, and courage unlike any since the famous Scopes Monkey Trial. Monkey Girl takes you behind the scenes of
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Through a Glass Brightly

Using Science to See Our Species as We Really Are

par David P. Barash ...

Lu par Charles Constant ...

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9 heure 3 min

In Through a Glass Brightly, noted scientist David P. Barash explores the process by which science has, throughout time, cut humanity "down to size," and how humanity has responded. A good paradigm is a tough thing to lose, especially when its replacement leaves us feeling more vulnerable and less special. And yet, as science has progressed, we find ourselves—like it or not—bereft of many of our ... En savoir plus

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In Through a Glass Brightly, noted scientist David P. Barash explores the process by which science has, throughout time, cut humanity "down to size," and how humanity has responded. A good paradigm is a tough thing to lose, especially when its replacement leaves us feeling more vulnerable and less special. And yet, as science has progressed, we find ourselves—like it or not—bereft of many of our
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The Primate Myth

Why the Latest Science Leads Us to a New Theory of Human Nature

par Jonathan Leaf ...

Lu par Mike Chamberlain ...

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9 heure 10 min

Challenging everything we thought we knew, this book takes a revolutionary look at how humans are far less like other primates than we've been led to believe—and uncovers what truly sets us apart.Humans are primates, much like chimps—or so we've been continually told. Yet recent discoveries show that our species has a different brain design, function, and chemistry; different eating, sleeping, ... En savoir plus

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Challenging everything we thought we knew, this book takes a revolutionary look at how humans are far less like other primates than we've been led to believe—and uncovers what truly sets us apart.Humans are primates, much like chimps—or so we've been continually told. Yet recent discoveries show that our species has a different brain design, function, and chemistry; different eating, sleeping,
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