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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Our species is molded by the environment, genetics, and culture.
Chapter 3: Fire enabled humans to grow smarter, more social, more powerful.
Chapter 4: Language let humans coordinate action and create enduring cultures together.
Chapter 5: Beauty and aesthetics give humans deep meaning and motivation.
Chapter 6: Our comprehension of time helps us engage with the world in more rational ways.
Description
Transcendence (2020) is a wide-ranging overview of humanity’s history, from its beginnings on the savannas of Africa to the globe-spanning civilization of today. This multifaceted exploration shows how fire, language, beauty, and time came to define our species.
Who Should Listen
- History buffs seeking a deep look at the past
- Armchair anthropologists curious about the origins of human society
- Anyone interested in what makes humans human