Transcendence by Gaia Vince Summary
Overview of Transcendence
How did humans transform from mere mammals to masters of Earth? "Transcendence" reveals our extraordinary evolution through fire, language, beauty, and time. Shortlisted for the Royal Society Prize, Vince's groundbreaking theory of "Homo omnis" - humans as a hypercooperative superorganism - is reshaping how we understand ourselves.
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When a Colorblind Man Taught His Brain to Hear in Color
Picture Neil Harbisson standing in line at the passport office in 2004, antenna protruding from his skull like some character from a sci-fi novel. Born unable to see color, he'd surgically attached a device that translates light wavelengths into sound-and after 15 years, something extraordinary happened. His brain rewired itself so completely that he now *hears* colors the way you might taste salt or feel warmth. He can perceive ultraviolet and infrared, ranges invisible to the rest of us. When authorities recognized his cyborg passport photo, they weren't just validating a quirky accessory-they were acknowledging something profound about what makes us human. We're the species that refuses to accept our biological limits. Through fire, language, art, and collective knowledge, we've transcended evolution itself, becoming something unprecedented: a global superorganism reshaping the planet. This is the story of how a curious ape became the architect of Earth's next epoch.
From Stardust to Savannah: The Evolutionary Forces That Forged Us
Fire, Food, and the Paradox of Our Oversized Brains
The Knowledge Trap and the Power of Cultural Evolution
Stories, Language, and the Architecture of Thought
Networks, Cooperation, and the Birth of Civilization
Becoming Homni: A Superorganism Reshaping Earth
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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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