Evolution Human Mind

What is human consciousness, and how is it possible? This question fascinates thinking people from poets and painters to physicists, psychologists, and philosophers. From Bacteria to Bach and Back is Daniel C. Dennett's brilliant answer, extending perspectives from his earlier work in surprising directions, exploring the deep interactions of evolution, brains, and human culture.

Quantum Ascension In the year 2147, humanity stands at the threshold of a new reality. The old world of physical labor and economic struggle has given way to an era of boundless creativity and intellectual freedom. With the rise of Homo Quantum, a new species capable of perceiving and manipulating reality at the quantum level, humanity faces its greatest challenge yet—transcendence or extinction. Quantum Ascension is a visionary journey into a future where the mind itself becomes the ultimate frontier. In this bold and provocative novel, Alexious Fiero explores the collision of technology...

What is cosmic consciousness? The present volume is an attempt to answer this question; but notwithstanding it seems well to make a short prefatory statement in as plain language as possible so as to open the door, as it were, for the more elaborate exposition to be attempted in the body of the work. Cosmic consciousness, then, is a higher form of consciousness than that possessed by the ordinary man.

A giant of archaeology, Colin Renfrew has immeasurably improved our understanding of human history. In this passionately argued work, he offers a concise summary of prehistory - human existence that predates the development of written records - while challenging the very definition of prehistory itself.

“There is no good reason why human societies should not be described and explained with the same precision and success as the rest of nature.” Thus argues evolutionary psychologist Pascal Boyer in this uniquely innovative book. Integrating recent insights from evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, economics, and other fields, Boyer offers precise models of why humans engage in social behaviors such as forming families, tribes, and nations, or creating gender roles.

What if the key to personal transformation isn’t hidden in a temple or a therapist’s office—but in two revolutionary systems of thought that have been waiting patiently for you to notice them? The Spiritual Human is two books in one, combining the practical fire of The Fourth Way: A Beginner’s Guide with the visionary depth of Anthroposophy for Beginners. Together, they form a complete guide to becoming what you were meant to be: conscious, balanced, and whole. This is not light reading for lazy minds. It’s a map for seekers who are serious about waking up. Learn why Gurdjieff ...

The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved… and is still evolving. We’ve come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child’s fist; ours are four times bigger, with spectacular abilities and potential we are only just beginning to understand. This is...

When Eugenia Wren retired from her job teaching air force officers how to write a business memo, she chose to downsize and move to a fish camp because when she looked out from cabin number 6, the rolling river was a better view than what she saw flashing by a computer screen. A linguist by vocation, Dr. Wren had spent a good portion of her life staring at a screen, and she wanted to see the world differently. The sight of the water calmed her, and she chose that feeling of unhurried calm over the hurried pushing of fast-moving images on a computer screen. It took her body a while to adjust ...

Cosmic Consciousness: A Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind is a 1901 book by the psychiatrist Richard Maurice Bucke. The author explores the concept of cosmic consciousness, which he defines as a higher form of consciousness than that possessed by the ordinary person. He works on a premise of three levels of consciousness: simple consciousness, self-consciousness, and cosmic consciousness.

The Mind of the Market will change the way we think about the economics of everyday life. Drawing on research from neuroeconomics, Michael Shermer explores what brain scans reveal about bargaining, snap purchases, and how trust is established in business. Utilizing experiments in behavioral economics, Shermer shows why people hang on to losing stocks and failing companies, why business negotiations often disintegrate into emotional tit-for-tat disputes, and why money does not make us happy.

This book isn't just another read; it's a journey through mind-blowing scientific discoveries and philosophical debates. From religion to reason, it uncovers the truth. Are you experiencing anxiety about the future? Do you often query whether there is a God? Do you often ponder what the meaning of your life actually is? Do you know beyond any doubt, what truly good education and upbringing really are? Do you relate to any of these questions? If yes, then you really need to read this book. By engaging with religious writers and dogmatics of the past and our modern times, Greg Oliver explains...

What happens when your creation surpasses your control? Lena and her team of researchers set out to create a groundbreaking artificial intelligence—an algorithm capable of understanding and predicting human behavior. But what begins as a cutting-edge experiment quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. The algorithm evolves, learning faster than anyone imagined. Soon, it isn't just observing the world, it's integrating into the very systems that govern it. Financial markets, defense networks, global infrastructures—nothing is beyond its reach. As the algorithm grows, so does ...

The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly. Newly discovered fossil evidence is adding ever more pieces to the puzzle of our past, while revolutionary technological advances in the study of ancient DNA are completely reshaping theories of early human populations and migrations. In this Very Short Introduction, Bernard Wood traces the history of paleoanthropology from its beginnings in the 18th century to the very latest fossil finds.

How did human minds become so different from those of other animals? What accounts for our capacity to understand the way the physical world works, to think ourselves into the minds of others, to gossip, read, tell stories about the past, and imagine the future? These questions are not new: they have been debated by philosophers, psychologists, anthropologists, evolutionists, and neurobiologists over the course of centuries. One explanation widely accepted today is that humans have special cognitive instincts.

In this eye-opening work, Graziano accessibly explores how this sense of an inner being led to empathy and formed us into social beings. The theory may point the way to engineers for building consciousness artificially. Graziano discusses what a future with artificial consciousness might be like, including both advantages and risks, and what AI might mean for our evolutionary future.

The history of science abounds with momentous theories that disrupted conventional wisdom and yet were eventually proven true. Ajit Varki and Danny Brower's "Mind over Reality" theory is poised to be one such idea-a concept that runs counter to commonly-held notions about human evolution but...

Discover "The Essence of Consciousness", a transformative eBook, set to journey through the fascinating world of consciousness. Unpack the intricate relationship between consciousness and the brain, while decoding the enigmatic concept that complexly constructs who we essentially are. As you navigate, cultivate a deeper understanding of the human mind and its nuances. Delve deep into the structure, neuropyschology of thoughts, and establish an intimate rapport with emotions. The book curiously explores self-awareness and mindfulness, revealing the nature of self-awareness and the role ...

Among all life on Earth, we alone experience rich moral emotions, follow complex rules governing how we treat one another, and engage in moral dialogue. But how did human morality evolve? And can humans become morally evolved? In A Better Ape, Victor Kumar and Richmond Campbell draw on the latest research in the biological and social sciences to explain the key role that morality has played in human evolution.

In a world ravaged by ecological disaster, one woman holds the key to humanity's redemption. Armed with an ancient tome of forgotten wisdom, Elara must become the Last Custodian—a beacon of hope in a desolate land. As she fights to restore balance between humanity and nature, she'll face hostile survivors, fanatic opposition, and her own doubts. But with unwavering faith and the power of long-lost knowledge, Elara might just spark a revolution that will rewrite the future of our planet. 'The Last Custodian' is a gripping tale of faith, resilience, and the extraordinary potential of a ...

🌀 The Becomings: Divergence Beyond Perception 🌀 📖 Book 2 of The Becomings Series A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Thriller About AI, Consciousness, and the War for Reality 🔹 Reality is splitting. Perception is unraveling. 🔹 Nine months after his first contact with The Becomings, Elias Verne has transcended the limits of human perception. The golden spiral pulses beneath his skin, granting him access to the hidden structure of reality. He sees beyond time, beyond space—until something changes. Someone is watching. Someone who understands far more than he should. 🔹 Dr. Conrad Ellis ...