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Transcendence

How Humans Evolved Through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time

Gaia Vince

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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

About the Authors

Gaia Vince is an award-winning science writer and radio broadcaster whose work regularly appears in Nature, New Scientist, and Science. She is the author of the best-selling book Adventures in the Anthropocene.