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The Runaway Species

How Human Creativity Remakes the World

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The Runaway Species

By: David Eagleman, Dr Anthony Brandt
Narrated by: Mauro Hantman
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Our relentless drive to create makes us unique among living creatures. What is special about the human brain that enables us to innovate? Why don't cows choreograph dances? Why don't squirrels build elevators to their treetops? Why don't alligators invent speedboats? Weaving together the arts and sciences, neuroscientist David Eagleman and composer Anthony Brandt explore the need for novelty, the simulation of possible futures, and the social components that drive the inventiveness of our species.

Taking us on a tour of human creativity from Picasso to concept cars to umbrellas to lunar travel, Brandt and Eagleman explore the cognitive software that generates new ideas, and illuminate the key facets of a creative mentality. Through understanding our ability to innovate - our most profound, mysterious, and deeply human capacity - we can meet the challenge of remaking our constantly shifting world.

©2018 David Eagleman, 2018 Anthony Brandt (P)2018 Canongate Books Ltd Physics Science Technology
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Inspiring and informative with great practical suggestions on how to harness, boost and apply creativity

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I I enjoyed listening to this book. The narration was easy listening and the book has such an interesting view on the history and future of human existence.

Very interesting

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Could’ve been summarised in a few paragraphs.
Innovation & creativity are important.
Combined arts and sciences.
Experimentation is important
Teaching our kid this is important for the future.

Nothing transformational or extraordinary in this book whatsoever.

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