How to Be Human, New Scientist
How to Be Human, New Scientist
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How to Be Human
The Ultimate Guide to Your Amazing Existence

Author: New Scientist

Narrator: David Thorpe

Unabridged: 12 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: John Murray

Published: 09/21/2017


Synopsis

If you thought you knew who you were, THINK AGAIN.

Did you know that half your DNA isn't human? That somebody, somewhere has exactly the same face? Or that most of your memories are fiction?

What about the fact that you are as hairy as a chimpanzee, various parts of your body don't belong to you, or that you can read other people's minds? Do you really know why you blush, yawn and cry? Why 90 per cent of laughter has nothing to do with humour? Or what will happen to your mind after you die?

You belong to a unique, fascinating and often misunderstood species. How to be Human is your guide to making the most of it.

About New Scientist

Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for exploring and uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future. Each week through a variety of different channels, including print, online, social media and more, New Scientist reaches over 5 million highly engaged readers around the world.Follow New Scientist on Twitter: @newscientist


Reviews

Lots of interesting takeouts in bite-sized chunks. While generally I strongly dislike such structure to any material, this is a lucky exclusion to this rule. Q: if you are delusional, can’t concentrate for more than 8 seconds, forget people’s names as soon as you are introduced, and can’t stop thinkin......more

How to be Human is officially the ultimate learning experience. Think textbook, but you’ll actually want to read it. Mind-blowing is perhaps the easiest way to describe the adventure that is this book. The sheer level of expertise, evident through the meticulous research and many contributing writer......more

Η γνώμη μου είχε σχηματιστεί ήδη από τις πρώτες σελίδες. Κάθε σελίδα και μία καινούργια ουσιαστική πληροφορία αυτό το βιβλίο .Είχα πολύ καιρό να διαβάσω εκλαϊκευμένη επιστήμη και αυτό το comeback είναι ιδιαιτέρως ευχάριστο για μένα . Από την ιστορία και τη σημειολογία φτάνει μέχρι την ψυχολογία και......more

A very long sampler menu. At one point, you want to stop and sink your teeth into something, but that's not what this book is about. There are numerous mini-chapters on so many facets about the various aspects of being human, ranging from more-or-less well-established facts to flighty hypotheses to......more