An Immense World by Ed Yong Summary
Overview of An Immense World
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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"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."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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