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From Heightism to Megalomania

400,000,000 Years of Social Signalling and its Impact on Modern Politics

by Michael Hermanussen, Christiane Scheffler ...

Being tall is great. Height is incredibly important. Tall people appear competent, earn more money, and occupy privileged positions in society. Those who can look down on others not only appear dominant to those around them, but, to make matters worse, are also convinced of their own greatness. These and similar prejudices do not exist by chance: they have evolutionary roots. Body size is a signal ... Read more

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Being tall is great. Height is incredibly important. Tall people appear competent, earn more money, and occupy privileged positions in society. Those who can look down on others not only appear dominant to those around them, but, to make matters worse, are also convinced of their own greatness. These and similar prejudices do not exist by chance: they have evolutionary roots. Body size is a signal
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A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century

Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life

by Heather Heying, Bret Weinstein ...

A bold, provocative history of our species finds the roots of civilization’s success and failure in our evolutionary biology.We are living through the most prosperous age in all of human history, yet people are more listless, divided and miserable than ever. Wealth and comfort are unparalleled, and yet our political landscape grows ever more toxic, and rates of suicide, loneliness, and chronic ... Read more

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A bold, provocative history of our species finds the roots of civilization’s success and failure in our evolutionary biology.We are living through the most prosperous age in all of human history, yet people are more listless, divided and miserable than ever. Wealth and comfort are unparalleled, and yet our political landscape grows ever more toxic, and rates of suicide, loneliness, and chronic
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The 10,000 Year Explosion

How Civilization Accelerated Human Evolution

by Gregory Cochran, Henry Harpending ...

Resistance to malaria. Blue eyes. Lactose tolerance. What do all of these traits have in common? Every one of them has emerged in the last 10,000 years.Scientists have long believed that the "great leap forward" that occurred some 40,000 to 50,000 years ago in Europe marked end of significant biological evolution in humans. In this stunningly original account of our evolutionary history, top ... Read more

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Resistance to malaria. Blue eyes. Lactose tolerance. What do all of these traits have in common? Every one of them has emerged in the last 10,000 years.Scientists have long believed that the "great leap forward" that occurred some 40,000 to 50,000 years ago in Europe marked end of significant biological evolution in humans. In this stunningly original account of our evolutionary history, top
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Survival of the Nicest

How Altruism Made Us Human and Why It Pays to Get Along

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Award-winning, international bestselling science writer Stefan Klein explores the benefits of altruism on humanity in Survival of the Nicest.The phrase "survival of the fittest" conjures an image of the most cutthroat individuals rising to the top. But Stefan Klein, author of The Science of Happiness, makes the startling assertion that altruism is the key to lasting personal and societal success. ... Read more

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Award-winning, international bestselling science writer Stefan Klein explores the benefits of altruism on humanity in Survival of the Nicest.The phrase "survival of the fittest" conjures an image of the most cutthroat individuals rising to the top. But Stefan Klein, author of The Science of Happiness, makes the startling assertion that altruism is the key to lasting personal and societal success.
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How to Sleep Like a Caveman

Ancient Wisdom for a Better Night’s Rest

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Sapiens meets Why We Sleep in an evolutionary romp through the science of sleep—and how we can get better rest—by one of the world’s leading sleep scientists.We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, but for millions of us, not all of that time is spent sleeping. We strive for eight hours per night, only to lie awake thanks to stress, our ever-present devices, a new baby, or that 4pm coffee ... Read more

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Sapiens meets Why We Sleep in an evolutionary romp through the science of sleep—and how we can get better rest—by one of the world’s leading sleep scientists.We spend roughly a third of our lives in bed, but for millions of us, not all of that time is spent sleeping. We strive for eight hours per night, only to lie awake thanks to stress, our ever-present devices, a new baby, or that 4pm coffee
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The Indoctrinated Brain

How to Successfully Fend Off the Global Attack on Your Mental Freedom

by Michael Nehls, MD, PhD ...

Global War on the Human BrainThroughout the world, mental capacity is declining, especially among young people, while depression rates are rising dramatically. Meanwhile, one in forty men and women suffers from Alzheimer's, and the age of onset is falling rapidly. But the causes are not being eliminated, quite the opposite. Can this just be coincidence?The Indoctrinated Brain introduces a largely ... Read more

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Global War on the Human BrainThroughout the world, mental capacity is declining, especially among young people, while depression rates are rising dramatically. Meanwhile, one in forty men and women suffers from Alzheimer's, and the age of onset is falling rapidly. But the causes are not being eliminated, quite the opposite. Can this just be coincidence?The Indoctrinated Brain introduces a largely
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The Myth of Alzheimer's

What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis

by Peter J. Whitehouse, Daniel George ...

"A thought provoking book that raises important questions about later life cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease. I highly recommend it." —Peter V. Rabins, M.D., MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, co-author of The 36-Hour DayDr. Peter Whitehouse will transform the way we think about Alzheimer's disease. In this provocative and ground-breaking book he challenges the conventional wisdom about ... Read more

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"A thought provoking book that raises important questions about later life cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease. I highly recommend it." —Peter V. Rabins, M.D., MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, co-author of The 36-Hour DayDr. Peter Whitehouse will transform the way we think about Alzheimer's disease. In this provocative and ground-breaking book he challenges the conventional wisdom about
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Middle Age

A Natural History

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"There's lots of good news for the middle aged…A very jolly book with clear scientific explanations."— The TelegraphDavid Bainbridge is a vet with a particular interest in evolutionary zoology—and he has just turned forty. As well as the usual concerns about greying hair, failing eyesight, and goldfish levels of forgetfulness, he finds himself pondering some bigger questions: have I come to the ... Read more

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"There's lots of good news for the middle aged…A very jolly book with clear scientific explanations."— The TelegraphDavid Bainbridge is a vet with a particular interest in evolutionary zoology—and he has just turned forty. As well as the usual concerns about greying hair, failing eyesight, and goldfish levels of forgetfulness, he finds himself pondering some bigger questions: have I come to the
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ADHD and the Edison Gene

A Drug-Free Approach to Managing the Unique Qualities of Your Child

by Thom Hartmann ...

Explores how the ADHD gene is and has been critical to humanity’s development• Shows how artists, inventors, and innovators carry the gene necessary for the future survival of humanity• Explains why children with this gene are so often mislabeled in public schools as having a disorder• Offers concrete strategies for helping children reach their full potentialIn ADHD and the Edison Gene, Thom ... Read more

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Explores how the ADHD gene is and has been critical to humanity’s development• Shows how artists, inventors, and innovators carry the gene necessary for the future survival of humanity• Explains why children with this gene are so often mislabeled in public schools as having a disorder• Offers concrete strategies for helping children reach their full potentialIn ADHD and the Edison Gene, Thom
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The Agile Gene

How Nature Turns on Nurture

by Matt Ridley ...

“Bracingly intelligent, lucid, balanced—witty, too. . . . A scrupulous and charming look at our modern understanding of genes and experience.” — Oliver SacksArmed with extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley turns his attention to the nature-versus-nurture debate in a thoughtful book about the roles of genes and environment in shaping human behavior ... Read more

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“Bracingly intelligent, lucid, balanced—witty, too. . . . A scrupulous and charming look at our modern understanding of genes and experience.” — Oliver SacksArmed with extraordinary new discoveries about our genes, acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley turns his attention to the nature-versus-nurture debate in a thoughtful book about the roles of genes and environment in shaping human behavior
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Evolving Ourselves

Redesigning the Future of Humanity--One Gene at a Time

by Juan Enriquez, Steve Gullans ...

“We are the primary drivers of change. We will directly and indirectly determine what lives, what dies, where, and when. We are in a different phase of evolution; the future of life is now in our hands.”Why are rates of conditions like autism, asthma, obesity, and allergies exploding at an unprecedented pace? Why are humans living longer, getting smarter, and having far fewer kids? How might your ... Read more

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“We are the primary drivers of change. We will directly and indirectly determine what lives, what dies, where, and when. We are in a different phase of evolution; the future of life is now in our hands.”Why are rates of conditions like autism, asthma, obesity, and allergies exploding at an unprecedented pace? Why are humans living longer, getting smarter, and having far fewer kids? How might your
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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 long-standing 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 follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Lucifer Principle, Howard Bloom-one of today's preeminent thinkers-offers us a bold rewrite of the ... Read more

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"As someone who has spent forty years in psychology with a long-standing 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 follow-up to the critically acclaimed The Lucifer Principle, Howard Bloom-one of today's preeminent thinkers-offers us a bold rewrite of the
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