Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time
Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020352
Book • Nonfiction
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Psychology•
Psychology•
Science & Nature2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time, Gaia Vince explores humanity's evolutionary journey, focusing on pivotal elements: mastery of fire, development of language, appreciation of beauty, and understanding of time. Vince examines how these forces synergistically influenced human progress, shaping society and culture through a person-centered narrative.
Informative
Inspirational
Contemplative
Adventurous
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Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time by Gaia Vince explores humanity's evolutionary journey through cultural advancements. Reviews praise its informative narrative and expansive scope, despite occasional complexity. Critics find it thought-provoking yet occasionally dense, but commend its ability to synthesize diverse disciplines.
Who Should Read Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time?
A reader interested in Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time likely enjoys interdisciplinary studies on human evolution. Fans of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel or Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens who appreciate scientific explanations blended with cultural insights will find it appealing.
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352
Book • Nonfiction
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Psychology•
Psychology•
Science & Nature2020
Adult
18+ years
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