Man's Greatest Fear: The Final Phase of Human Evolution

by Thomas M. Lister

Man's Greatest Fear states that man's brain has not changed in over 45,000 years; moreover, his level of testosterone (the hormone of aggression) has not diminished either. Man's biological purpose has been to conquer his environment; to make it safer for his mate and their offspring. However, this obsession has driven man to the brink of World War III and, simultaneously, fuels his relentless destruction of his environment. Albert Einstein wrote, "We shall require a substantially new manner of thinking if mankind is to survive." Only woman, whose biological purpose is the creation of life, is capable of that "new manner of thinking." Instinctively, man fears this "final phase of human evolution" which is why he has always dominated woman. Subconsciously, man understands the wisdom of Socrates: "Woman, once made equal to man, becomes his superior."

Genres: Science

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Before retiring in 2010, Dr. Thomas M. Lister has worked as a hospital psychologist, a community college counselor and a psychology professor. He is licensed by the states of California and Nevada to teach nurses seminars. Dr. Lister was also consultant to IBM, Varian, the California State Department of Parole, and the California State Department of Rehabilitation. Dr. Lister earned his BA degree in psychology and physical education at CSU Sacramento, Sacramento, CA. He also holds an MS degree from Wright-State University, Dayton, Ohio as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota. While serving four years in the USAF as a medic during the Vietnam War, he was introduced to the theories of Sigmund Freud by his mentor, psychiatrist William H. Egan, M.D., upon which much of his book is based. In addition to Man's Greatest Fear, he also wrote the fiction novel Massacre at Pilgrims' Pass, the crisis intervention training manual To Care Is Not Enough, and the management skills manual I'd Understand You If You'd Just Make Sense. He has also written two screenplays: Massacre at Pilgrims' Pass and The Commitment. He is presently developing a non-profit organization called GLOW, or 'God Loves Old Women,' which will serve the homeless in Ukraine.

Reviews

[Kathy Mccarthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wasn't sure what to expect with this book. Its premise is that men's brains have evolved very little over time and their biological aggression and sex drive continue to dominate the path human life follows. The driving force behind war, sexual discrimination, greed and power, the author indicates that until and unless these forces are controlled, there will be dire consequences for life on earth. Though many of the premises have indeed crossed my mind, I certainly hope that the author's case is overstated.

[Book Hub · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book: well-researched, well-written...Lister is clearly an expert on the issues he discusses. His work looks at the history of man as a whole: his past of destruction and domination over woman, the psychology behind it, and the fate of our planet because of it. What's to happen if man doesn't change his ways?

Lister's book is highly intellectual, sure to leave your mind turning. MUST READ!