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The Runaway Species

Anthony Brandt, David Eagleman
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The Runaway Species

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Anthony Brandt, David Eagleman

The Runaway Species

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Runaway Species: How Human Creativity Remakes the World by Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman delves into the origins and impact of human creativity, highlighting that humans are naturally inclined to innovate through three principles: bending, breaking, and blending existing ideas. The authors emphasize the social aspect of creativity and advocate for risk-taking and learning from failures, proposing educational reforms to nurture creative thinking.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,593 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviewers praise The Runaway Species for its engaging exploration of human creativity, blending neuroscience and art effectively. The authors' accessible writing style and compelling examples are often highlighted. Critics, however, note occasional oversimplification and a lack of depth in scientific explanations. Overall, an inspiring read for those curious about human innovation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Runaway Species?

A reader who enjoys The Runaway Species by Anthony Brandt and David Eagleman is fascinated by creativity and the human mind. This book will appeal to fans of Daniel Pink's A Whole New Mind and Jonah Lehrer's Imagine, melding neuroscience, art, and innovation in an accessible narrative.

4.1

2,593 ratings

68%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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