Survival of the Friendliest by Brian Hare and Vanessa Wood

di Capsule Audio (Autore)

Brairwood Publishing LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Survival of the Friendliest: 10-Minute Audiobook Summary Forget "survival of the fittest"—discover why friendliness was humanity's evolutionary superpower. In "Survival of the Friendliest," renowned anthropologists Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods overturn Darwin's misinterpreted legacy. Their groundbreaking research reveals that humans didn't dominate Earth through aggression, but through our unique capacity for cooperation, empathy, and friendship. This capsule version captures the book's most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. You'll discover how self-domestication—the same evolutionary process that turned wolves into dogs—shaped human cognitive abilities and social structures. Learn why friendliness, not ruthlessness, allowed homo sapiens to outcompete Neanderthals and other hominids. The audio distills core insights and essential lessons, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. You'll understand how our species' success hinges on "survival of the friendliest"—our ability to build collaborative networks, share knowledge across generations, and create inclusive societies. But beware: our evolved preference for our "tribe" can trigger dehumanization of outsiders, explaining humanity's darkest chapters. Hare and Woods offer practical strategies to harness our cooperative instincts while overcoming our divisive tendencies. If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. For newcomers, this version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start taking action right away. Understand your evolutionary heritage and learn to cultivate the friendliness that made us human. Your perspective on human nature will never be the same.

• Autore: Capsule Audio
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:24:29
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Brairwood Publishing LLC
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798318283574