A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century

Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life

De: Heather Heying, Bret Weinstein

Narrado por: Heather Heying, Bret Weinstein

A provocative exploration of the tension between our evolutionary history and our modern woes - and what we can do about it.

We are living through the most prosperous age in all of human history, yet we are listless, divided, and miserable. Wealth and comfort are unparalleled, but our political landscape is unmoored, and rates of suicide, lone­liness, and chronic illness continue to skyrocket. How do we explain the gap between these truths? And how should we respond?

For evolutionary biologists Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein, the cause of our troubles is clear: The accelerat­ing rate of change in the modern world has outstripped the capacity of our brains and bodies to adapt. We evolved to live in clans, but today many people don’t even know their neighbors’ names. In our haste to discard outdated gender roles, we increasingly deny the flesh-and-blood realities of sex - and its ancient roots. The cognitive dissonance spawned by trying to live in a society we are not built for is killing us.

In this book, Heying and Weinstein draw on decades of their work teaching in college classrooms and explor­ing Earth’s most biodiverse ecosystems to confront today’s pressing social ills - from widespread sleep deprivation and dangerous diets to damaging parenting styles and back­ward education practices. Asking the questions many mod­ern people are afraid to ask, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century outlines a science-based worldview that will empower you to live a better, wiser life.

This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF containing illustrations and charts from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein (P)2021 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Husband and wife team Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein bring their vast knowledge of evolutionary biology to bear on the problems that beset us. Wide-ranging and illuminating, A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century posits an intriguing, surprising, and profound view of human nature.” (Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, author of Beyond Order, 12 Rules for Life, and Maps of Meaning)

“A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century is the human story retold in beautiful language and moving metaphors. Heying and Weinstein are professorial in the best possible sense: They exemplify the intellectual humility, nuanced thinking, and love of learning that a great liberal arts education should nurture. Everyone who is raising or educating kids, or who wants to change social systems, should first read this book.” (Jonathan Haidt, coauthor of The Coddling of the American Mind and author of The Righteous Mind)

“I have never read such a bold, well-researched, and succinct exploration of the puzzling predica­ment we find ourselves in. Anyone who wonders why the most comfortable society in history - our own - has such astronomical rates of depression, anxiety, and poor health will find abundant answers in A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century.” (Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm, War, Tribe, and Freedom)

excellent!

Thought provoking and well read by the authors. The main points are well laid out and expertly woven with anecdotes and personal experiences. The authors paint a clear picture with their words and, as a fan of their podcast, I am thrilled to hear their narration.

Rational

If you allow yourself to set aside preconceived notions and political narratives, you're left with truths that stand up to scrutiny. Ive learned a lot from Brett and Heather thru their podcast and now this book. If you listen to this audiobook with a open mind, I promise, you will learn a great deal as well

Fascinating!

I absolutely loved this book. Covers so much human history and development. About to start it again as there’s so much information I know I missed some. Highly recommend.

Brilliant

Excellent exploration of the current state of humanity as a result of hyper novelty. Highly recommend

Best audio book I've listened to in years.

this book offers a fresh now perspective on the working and forces that drive our society.

Gave me more grasp of + interest in EvoBio.

I feel grateful for the book and less jealous I didn't have Brett&Heather in college.

Beautiful big picture heterodoxy at its finest.

The concept of hyper novelty and the predicament of humanity both creating and solving its own destruction has not been laid out in any form quite like this in this book. Heying and Weinstein beautifully illustrate the need to both return to the parts of our past that made us successful as a species while simultaneously calling for the revamping of the parts of our nature and cultures that are sure to cause harm and destruction for future generations.

Excellently written. Very clear concise language to get an overview of the state of the world without being bogged down in specific statistics or irrelevant examples.

Thought Provoking

Makes you rethink the way you go about life and definitely inspires lifestyle changes. Loved every single chapter.

Exceptional as always

Well thought out and interesting insights into the human experience and condition. The author's clearly have spent a tremendous amount of time to truely digest and work out their thoughts on the subject.

Loved and learned !!

Really appreciate Brett and Heather and their love of learning , teaching , knowledge and Wisdom . I gained insights and re formulated my thinking while smiling at their subtle irony and goofy jokes ..