The Secret Of Our Success by Joseph Henrich
How Culture is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter
"The Secret of Our Success" explores how humans have become the planet's dominant species through our unique ability to learn and adapt culturally. The book argues that it is not just our intelligence or individual capabilities that set us apart, but rather our capacity to accumulate, preserve, and build upon the knowledge of previous generations. This cultural evolution, including the development of language, norms, and technologies, has enabled humans to thrive in a wide array of environments and to create complex societies. The author uses a blend of anthropology, psychology, and evolutionary biology to demonstrate how cultural transmission is an essential ingredient in human success.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 464
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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