Technology & Science
The Strange Order of Things
Antonio Damasio
A groundbreaking exploration of the crucial role of feelings in the creation of human cultures. Antonio Damasio connects the origins of human societies to the fundamental principles of life regulation, revealing how feelings, as expressions of homeostasis, have driven the development of art, morality, governance, and technology. Delve into the surprising links between early life forms and the complex tapestry of human civilization.
The Thing with Feathers
Thor Hanson
A captivating exploration of feathers, from their evolutionary origins to their profound impact on human culture, revealing the surprising connections between birds and humanity.
Until the End of Time
Brian Greene
A journey across time, from our most refined understanding of the beginning to the closest science can take us to the very end. It explores how life and mind emerge from the initial chaos, and dwells on what a collection of curious, passionate, anxious, self-reflective, inventive, and skeptical minds do, especially when they notice their own mortality.
What Makes Us Human?
Charles Pasternak
What truly distinguishes us as human? This thought-provoking collection of essays from leading experts in diverse fields explores the multifaceted nature of humanity. From cognitive abilities and language to culture and cooking, delve into the scientific, philosophical, and evolutionary perspectives on what makes us uniquely human.
Who We Are and How We Got Here
David Reich
A groundbreaking exploration of the human past through the lens of ancient DNA, revealing surprising insights into our origins, migrations, and the complex tapestry of human history. Discover how cutting-edge genetic research is rewriting our understanding of who we are and how we got here.
Why is Sex Fun?
Jared Diamond
A speculative account of how human sexuality came to be the way it now is. This book explores the unusual aspects of human sexual practices compared to other living animals, and how these differences may have influenced the evolution of culture, speech, parent-child relations, and mastery of complex tools.
Your Inner Fish
Neil Shubin
Embark on a captivating journey through 3.5 billion years of evolution with paleontologist Neil Shubin as he uncovers the deep connections between the human body and its ancient aquatic ancestors. Discover how fossils like Tiktaalik reveal the remarkable story of our inner fish and provide profound insights into the origins of our limbs, skulls, and other essential features.
A Brief History of Time
Stephen Hawking
Explore the mysteries of the universe with Stephen Hawking in this groundbreaking book. From the Big Bang to black holes, Hawking tackles the profound questions of existence, space, and time, making complex concepts accessible to all. Discover the origins and fate of the universe and ponder the nature of reality itself.