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The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence
The Dragons of Eden Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence
Author: Carl Sagan
The well-known astronomer and astrobiologist surveys current knowledge of the development of intelligence on Earth in various forms of life and explains his persuasion that intelligence must have developed along similar lines throughout the universe. — 1 The Cosmic Calendar 11 -- — 2 Genes and Brains 19 -- — 3 The Brain and the Chariot 51 -- — 4 Ede...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780345260314
ISBN-10: 0345260317
Publication Date: 4/12/1978
Pages: 271
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3.4 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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"How can I persuade every intelligent person to read this important and elegant book? He talks about all kinds of things; the why of the pain of human childbirth - the reasons for sleeping and dreaming - chimpanzees taught to communicate in deaf and dumb language - the definition of death - cloning - computers - intelligent life on other planets - FASCINATING - DELIGHTFUL!" Boston Globe review
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The book is true to its title. Those who enjoy science will enjoy this book.
reviewed The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence on + 29 more book reviews
A little dated, but fascinating. And most of his predictions are on the mark. Really makes you think about the rest of his ideas.
reviewed The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence on + 27 more book reviews
A classic from one of the worlds greatest thinkers!
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Mr. Sagan makes brilliant connections for our current stage in evolution. The genius of some of the ideas is stunning, and it is clearly written for almost anyone to read. If you are curious about human brain evolution or science in general, you should be sure to read this book. Chapter two was a bit tough to get through, but after that, it is easy and enjoyable reading.
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Very thoughtful and fascinating book. He made you think about ordinary things in a new light. The only part that was uninteresting to me was his speculations on computers in the future. This book was written in the 70's so computers have come a long way since this book was published. Although he was right about how far computers would come. It was amusing though to learn about what computers were like in the 1970's.


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