Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence
Author: Carl Sagan
What are the origins of human intelligence? How did it evolve? What can its evolution tell us about the future of our species?,,With his celebrated gift for graceful, inspired explication of complex scientific matters, Carl Sagan provides a breathtaking overview of the nature and development of human intelligence from prehistory to the present. His cosmological perspective g….Read More
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