An Immense World by Ed Yong Summary
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Step into the hidden sensory realms of animals with Pulitzer Prize-winner Ed Yong's bestseller. How do turtles navigate by magnetic fields? Why are millions of birds dying from light pollution? This mind-expanding journey, praised by William Gibson, transforms how we perceive our shared planet.
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Beyond Human Perception: The Hidden Sensory Universe
Imagine a world where your reality is just one version among countless others. Every animal inhabits its own sensory bubble-what biologists call an Umwelt-perceiving only a sliver of existence through its unique sensory equipment. A bat navigates by sonar, a butterfly sees ultraviolet patterns invisible to us, and a tick's entire world consists of just three stimuli: the smell of butyric acid, the sensation of hair, and the warmth of blood. This isn't science fiction-it's the extraordinary reality of life on Earth. Our human-centric view has blinded us to these parallel realities. We're visual creatures who "see" points, share "views," and describe futures as "bright" or "dark." This sensory chauvinism leads us to create environments that overwhelm other species' senses-from coastal lights confusing sea turtles to glass panes baffling bat sonar. Understanding other Umwelten requires what psychologist Alexandra Horowitz calls "an informed imaginative leap"-a skill that may come more naturally to those with perceptual differences.
The Chemical and Visual Universe: Worlds of Scent and Sight
Colors Beyond Imagination: The Spectrum Expanded
Pain and Invisible Senses: Feeling Beyond Human Experience
Vibration and Sound: Sensing Movement Through Matter
Sensory Pollution: Disrupting Nature's Perceptual Balance
Preserving Nature's Sensory Symphony
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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