This Simian World, the Crow's Nest, Thoughts Without Words, God and My Father (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Day, Clarence

9781440055379: This Simian World, the Crow's Nest, Thoughts Without Words, God and My Father (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1440055378 ISBN 13 : 9781440055379

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Explore how evolution and culture could shape a world run by simians, and what it means for our own future.

This collection uses a playful, thought‑experiments approach to imagine how different animal lineages might build civilizations. It invites readers to consider our own origins and the paths societies might take if certain traits dominated. The pieces blend science ideas with clear, accessible storytelling to shine a light on human ambitions, limits, and the surprises of progress.

Learn how ants, cats, and other creatures are seen through a speculative lens to reveal strengths and flaws in different kinds of societies
Discover how curiosity, labor, and religion might unfold in a world where simian traits guide development
See why knowledge, power, and governance can outpace wisdom, and what that could mean for civilization
Reflect on our own culture, progress, and the risks that come with ambitious ideas

Ideal for readers of thoughtful science essays and imaginative explorations of evolution, culture, and the future of civilization, this edition invites you to think big about where we come from and where we might go.

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1440055378
ISBN 13: 9781440055379
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Nombre de pages: 104
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This Simian World, the Crow's Nest, Thoughts Without Words, God and My Father

Clarence Day

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ISBN 10 : 1440055378 ISBN 13 : 9781440055379

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the unique characteristics and behaviors of simian species, from the perspective of a future observer who believes humans evolved from simian ancestors. The author examines various animals, including lemurs, ants, bees, cats, and elephants, to determine which traits would have made them strong candidates to rule the world. Ultimately, the author concludes that none of these species exhibited the ideal combination of curiosity, adaptability, and desire necessary for such a feat. Instead, the author suggests that humans' simian ancestry may explain our excessive inquisitiveness, our thirst for knowledge, and our tendency to overvalue trivial matters. This book takes a thought-provoking look at the evolutionary history of humanity, and offers insights into the unique qualities that have shaped our species. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781440055379_0

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