The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

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Is this worth reading in 2014?

Rodrigo Franco Definitely, I just read it this year and it has aged very well. Some of the speculations on computer science and artificial intelligence still apply n…moreDefinitely, I just read it this year and it has aged very well. Some of the speculations on computer science and artificial intelligence still apply nowadays. I don't know much about the brain but I think it gives you a general perspective of what is it and how it has evolved during time. I recommend it.(less)

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can mankind survive given it's success at eliminating competitive species? at this point we are competing with everything on the planet, animal (including our own species), plant, virus, bacteria. if we manage to colonize another planet will we do the same there as we have done/are doing here?

This is the book anyone who wants to take control over their own brain and learn how to take in new information properly and process it, needs. Reading this book will change your life, it's like buying glasses that let you see reality for what it is, and become able to detect any BS no matter how good it is disguised. Don't you agree?

when can i read it?

Is the basic idea of this book as stupid as it sounds?

What we're made of?

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