The Biology of Politics

So America Won’t Die

De: Melvyn Lurie

Narrado por: Joe Scalora

Have you ever wondered why the average civilization lasts only between 200 and 250 years? Will America die soon? Why can’t we learn from history, so as not to repeat it? What are we missing?

Well, we are missing the dimension of science, and the most relevant science is biology. Unfortunately, studying the biology of history doesn’t help much, as all historians talk about are wars and royalty.

The question, then, is why the civilization got to the point where it could no longer cope with the final stressor.

The question remains, are we nearing the end of America.

We need something in real-time, something that reflects our civilization and culture. That something is politics, Thus, we must start by adding the dimension of science to the study of politics. This is why this audiobook, The Biology of Politics, was written.

Next, to understand what is fundamental to our complex human society, Dr. Lurie used the time-honored approach of studying lower species.

They are simpler.

This is a different political science book. It may create a political ideology, one incorporating science.

Dr. Lurie discovered there were five genetically determined drives involved. Then, he shows how they are manifested in our complex human society. At that point, he could point to the biological reasons our society is out of balance.

One benefit of this is to diminish the infighting of friends and family to the point where they cannot even talk about politics. Now, they can talk about science and how the five basic human drives are manifested.

The overreaching result of studying the biology of politics, of course, is to prevent the collapse of America and Western Civilization.

Once you listen to The Biology of Politics, you will never see politics and history as you do now. Then you will be able to answer the question of whether America will die.

©2024 Melvyn Lurie (P)2025 Melvyn Lurie

A Thought-Provoking Look at Politics

This audiobook gave me a fresh way to think about politics by connecting it to human behavior and biology. The ideas are explained clearly, and I found myself rethinking why our society reacts the way it does to stress, conflict, and change. I liked how the author breaks things down without turning it into another political argument. If you’re curious about why civilizations rise and fall—or what that might mean for America—this is an interesting and eye-opening listen.

Fascinating Angle on Politics

I’m always interested in how biology sits at the heart of systems and behavior. I think about it a lot in music theory, so I was curious to see how it applies to political identity. This book explores how biological tendencies influence why people gravitate toward one party or another, and how those traits show up in each group. I’d also love to see more about how biology might influence the decision to disengage from the system entirely, but the focus here is still compelling. I recognized patterns in people I know, and even myself. The perspective is unconventional, but it definitely made me rethink how much of our political behavior comes from basic human tendencies we rarely acknowledge.

Surprisingly Refreshing Insight

This audiobook turns politics into something closer to a nature documentary. Hearing human behavior compared to simpler creatures gives the whole topic a fun twist, especially when the similarities hit a little too close to home. The explanations feel relatable, especially for anyone who’s ever wondered why conversations with friends or family spiral so quickly. It’s the kind of listen that makes big ideas feel friendly, even for people who normally run from political talk. A clever, entertaining breakdown of why society acts the way it does, minus the usual stress.