The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond Summary
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Humans share 98% of genes with chimps, but why did we dominate Earth? MacArthur genius Jared Diamond's provocative masterpiece reveals how environmental advantages - not genetic superiority - shaped human success, while warning how our destructive patterns mirror collapsed civilizations. A chilling wake-up call.
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A Hairless Ape Looks in the Mirror
What if humans aren't the crown jewel of creation but simply a third species of chimpanzee? This unsettling question drives one of the most provocative examinations of human nature ever written. We like to imagine ourselves as fundamentally different from other animals-blessed with reason, morality, and divine purpose. Yet when scientists mixed human DNA with chimpanzee DNA in the 1970s and measured the genetic distance between us, they discovered something shocking: we share 98.4% of our genetic code with chimps. That's closer than many species we consider nearly identical. The gap between us and our primate cousins is smaller than the gap between different species of gibbons or songbirds. This revelation forces an uncomfortable reckoning: if a mere 1.6% genetic difference separates Shakespeare from a chimpanzee, what does that reveal about human uniqueness, our treatment of other species, and the biological roots of our most troubling behaviors?
The Loneliest Species in a Crowded Cosmos
When Worlds Collide
Why Geography Is Destiny
The Ancient Roots of Our Darkest Impulses
The Myth of Noble Savages
The Moment We Became Human-and What It Means for Our Survival
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em 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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