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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