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The Dawn of Everything

A New History of Humanity

par David Graeber, David Wengrow ...

Lu par Malk Williams ...

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24 heure 2 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERRenowned activist and public intellectual David Graeber teams up with professor of comparative archaeology David Wengrow to deliver a trailblazing account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution--from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state," political violence, and social ... En savoir plus

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERRenowned activist and public intellectual David Graeber teams up with professor of comparative archaeology David Wengrow to deliver a trailblazing account of human history, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about social evolution--from the development of agriculture and cities to the emergence of "the state," political violence, and social
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Metropolis

A History of the City, Humankind's Greatest Invention

par Ben Wilson ...

Lu par John Sackville ...

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17 heure 7 min

**In a captivating tour of cities famous and forgotten, acclaimed historian Ben Wilson tells the glorious, millennia-spanning story how urban living sparked humankind's greatest innovations.“A towering achievement.... Reading this book is like visiting an exhilarating city for the first time—dazzling.” —The Wall Street Journal**During the two hundred millennia of humanity’s existence, nothing has ... En savoir plus

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**In a captivating tour of cities famous and forgotten, acclaimed historian Ben Wilson tells the glorious, millennia-spanning story how urban living sparked humankind's greatest innovations.“A towering achievement.... Reading this book is like visiting an exhilarating city for the first time—dazzling.” —The Wall Street Journal**During the two hundred millennia of humanity’s existence, nothing has
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The Gene

An Intimate History

par Siddhartha Mukherjee ...

Lu par Dennis Boutsikaris ...

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19 heure 23 min

2017 Audie Award Finalist for Non-FictionThe #1 NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerThe basis for the PBS Ken Burns Documentary The Gene: An Intimate HistoryFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies—a fascinating history of the gene and “a magisterial account of how human minds have laboriously, ingeniously picked apart what makes us tick” (Elle).<... ... En savoir plus

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2017 Audie Award Finalist for Non-FictionThe #1 NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerThe basis for the PBS Ken Burns Documentary The Gene: An Intimate HistoryFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies—a fascinating history of the gene and “a magisterial account of how human minds have laboriously, ingeniously picked apart what makes us tick” (Elle).<...
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The Story of Civilization Volume 1: The Ancient World

par Phillip Campbell ...

Lu par Kevin Gallagher ...

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8 heure 40 min

Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the ... En savoir plus

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Talented voice actor and audiobook producer Kevin Gallagher returns to bring children the history of the world in this riveting reading of The Story of Civilization: The Ancient World. This follows his immensely popular reading of TAN Book’s The Story of the Bible. Your children will be transported back in time through the sound effects, music and voice acting that complements the reading of the
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Humankind

A Hopeful History

par Rutger Bregman ...

Lu par Rutger Bregman, Thomas Judd ...

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11 heure 37 min

This instant New York Times bestseller proves humanity thrives in a crisis and that our innate kindness and cooperation have been the greatest factors in our long-term success as a species.If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives ... En savoir plus

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This instant New York Times bestseller proves humanity thrives in a crisis and that our innate kindness and cooperation have been the greatest factors in our long-term success as a species.If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives
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Bloodlands

Europe Between Hitler and Stalin

par Timothy Snyder ...

Lu par Ralph Cosham ...

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19 heure 14 min

The definitive history of Hitler and Stalin's politics of mass killing, explaining why Ukraine has been at the center of Western history for the last century, from the author of the international bestseller, On Tyranny**.**Americans call the Second World War "the Good War." But before it even began, America's ally Stalin had killed millions of his own citizens, and kept killing them during and ... En savoir plus

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The definitive history of Hitler and Stalin's politics of mass killing, explaining why Ukraine has been at the center of Western history for the last century, from the author of the international bestseller, On Tyranny**.**Americans call the Second World War "the Good War." But before it even began, America's ally Stalin had killed millions of his own citizens, and kept killing them during and
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Millennium

The End of the World and the Forging of Christendom

par Tom Holland ...

Lu par Tom Holland, Mark Meadows ...

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17 heure 32 min

Bestselling historian and broadcaster Tom Holland gives a thrilling panoramic account of the birth of the new Western Europe in the year 1000'An exhilarating sweep across European history either side of the year 1000; riveting' ALLAN MASSIE, SPECTATOR'I relished the blood and thunder narrative - the work of a great storyteller at his best' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, EVENING STANDARD'A splendid, highly ... En savoir plus

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Bestselling historian and broadcaster Tom Holland gives a thrilling panoramic account of the birth of the new Western Europe in the year 1000'An exhilarating sweep across European history either side of the year 1000; riveting' ALLAN MASSIE, SPECTATOR'I relished the blood and thunder narrative - the work of a great storyteller at his best' DOMINIC SANDBROOK, EVENING STANDARD'A splendid, highly
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Proto

How One Ancient Language Went Global

par Laura Spinney ...

Lu par Emma Spurgin-Hussey ...

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9 heure 3 min

Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely
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A People’s History of the World

From the Stone Age to the New Millennium

par Chris Harman ...

Lu par Napoleon Ryan ...

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29 heure 44 min

Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild—from the empires of antiquity to the ... En savoir plus

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Chris Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. Interacting with the forces of technological change as well as the impact of powerful individuals and revolutionary ideas, these societies have engendered events familiar to every schoolchild—from the empires of antiquity to the
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Material World

The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization

par Ed Conway ...

Lu par Ed Conway ...

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15 heure 11 min

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. • Finalist for the Financial Times ... En savoir plus

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. • Finalist for the Financial Times
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The Story of Greece and Rome

par Tony Spawforth ...

Lu par Steven Crossley ...

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16 heure 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... En savoir plus

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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
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Sapiens (Nova edição)

Uma breve história da humanidade

par Yuval Noah Harari ...

Lu par Antonio Fagundes ...

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17 heure 52 min

Na nova edição do livro que conquistou milhões de leitores ao redor do mundo, Yuval Noah Harari questiona tudo o que sabemos sobre a trajetória humana no planeta ao explorar quem somos, como chegamos até aqui e por quais caminhos ainda poderemos seguir. Com narração de Antonio Fagundes.O planeta Terra tem cerca de 4,5 bilhões de anos. Numa fração ínfima desse tempo, uma espécie entre incontáveis ... En savoir plus

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Na nova edição do livro que conquistou milhões de leitores ao redor do mundo, Yuval Noah Harari questiona tudo o que sabemos sobre a trajetória humana no planeta ao explorar quem somos, como chegamos até aqui e por quais caminhos ainda poderemos seguir. Com narração de Antonio Fagundes.O planeta Terra tem cerca de 4,5 bilhões de anos. Numa fração ínfima desse tempo, uma espécie entre incontáveis
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The Fear and the Freedom

How the Second World War Changed Us

par Keith Lowe ...

Lu par John Lee ...

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16 heure 18 min

The Fear and the Freedom is Keith Lowe's follow-up to Savage Continent. While that book painted a picture of Europe in all its horror as World War II was ending, The Fear and the Freedom looks at all that has happened since, focusing on the changes that were brought about because of World War II—simultaneously one of the most catastrophic and most innovative events in history. It killed millions ... En savoir plus

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The Fear and the Freedom is Keith Lowe's follow-up to Savage Continent. While that book painted a picture of Europe in all its horror as World War II was ending, The Fear and the Freedom looks at all that has happened since, focusing on the changes that were brought about because of World War II—simultaneously one of the most catastrophic and most innovative events in history. It killed millions
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India

A History

par John Keay ...

Lu par Mike Fraser ...

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33 heure 25 min

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral ... En savoir plus

$57.59 CAD

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.India’s history begins with a highly advanced urban civilisation in the Indus valley, regressing to a tribal and pastoral
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Between Two Rivers

Ancient Mesopotamia and the Birth of History

par Moudhy Al-Rashid ...

Lu par Moudhy Al-Rashid ...

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7 heure 21 min

Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time.What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or ... En savoir plus

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Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time.What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw, and relatable moments, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or
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The Library of Ancient Wisdom

Mesopotamia and the Making of History

par Selena Wisnom ...

Lu par Catherine Bailey ...

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12 heure

Brought to you by Penguin.The story of the ancient world’s most spectacular library, and the civilization that created itWhen a team of Victorian archaeologists dug into a grassy hill in Iraq, they chanced upon one of the oldest and greatest stores of knowledge ever seen: the library of the Assyrian emperor Ashurbanipal, seventh century BCE ruler of a huge swathe of the ancient Middle East known ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.The story of the ancient world’s most spectacular library, and the civilization that created itWhen a team of Victorian archaeologists dug into a grassy hill in Iraq, they chanced upon one of the oldest and greatest stores of knowledge ever seen: the library of the Assyrian emperor Ashurbanipal, seventh century BCE ruler of a huge swathe of the ancient Middle East known
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Una historia de España

par Arturo Pérez-Reverte ...

Lu par Arturo López ...

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8 heure 15 min

Un relato ácido, divertido, personal y poco ortodoxo de Arturo Pérez-Reverte sobre la historia de España.A lo largo de los 91 capítulos más el epílogo de los que consta el libro, Arturo Pérez-Reverte narra los principales acontecimientos ocurridos desde los orígenes de nuestra historia y hasta el final de la Transición con una mirada subjetiva, construida con las dosis exactas de lecturas, ... En savoir plus

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Un relato ácido, divertido, personal y poco ortodoxo de Arturo Pérez-Reverte sobre la historia de España.A lo largo de los 91 capítulos más el epílogo de los que consta el libro, Arturo Pérez-Reverte narra los principales acontecimientos ocurridos desde los orígenes de nuestra historia y hasta el final de la Transición con una mirada subjetiva, construida con las dosis exactas de lecturas,
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Alla Scoperta Della Cultura Dell'Antico Egitto

par Moustafa Gadalla ...

Lu par Federico Foglia ...

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5 heure 48 min

Questo libro tratta diversi aspetti della cultura dell’Antico Egitto, come le sue remotissime antichità; le caratteristiche degli Egizi, le loro credenze e pratiche religiose; il sistema socio-politico; i templi cosmici; la ricchezza del linguaggio; l’eredita’ musicale e le scienze comprensive; la medicina avanzata; l’economia vibrante; l’eccellente produzione agricola e manifatturiera; il sistema ... En savoir plus

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Questo libro tratta diversi aspetti della cultura dell’Antico Egitto, come le sue remotissime antichità; le caratteristiche degli Egizi, le loro credenze e pratiche religiose; il sistema socio-politico; i templi cosmici; la ricchezza del linguaggio; l’eredita’ musicale e le scienze comprensive; la medicina avanzata; l’economia vibrante; l’eccellente produzione agricola e manifatturiera; il sistema
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Les Pures Origines Égyptiennes

Pourquoi l’Égypte Ancienne est Importante

par Moustafa Gadalla ...

Lu par Carole Huguet ...

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1 heures 43 min

DESCRIPTION BRÈVECette édition traduite en français a pour objet de livrer une vue d’ensemble, brève et concise, de certains aspects de la civilisation de l’Ancienne Égypte qui peuvent, encore aujourd’hui, nous être fort utiles dans notre vie quotidiennes, où quel que soit l’endroit du monde où nous nous trouvons. Le livre couvre des sujets tels que la responsabilisation de soi, l’amélioration des ... En savoir plus

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DESCRIPTION BRÈVECette édition traduite en français a pour objet de livrer une vue d’ensemble, brève et concise, de certains aspects de la civilisation de l’Ancienne Égypte qui peuvent, encore aujourd’hui, nous être fort utiles dans notre vie quotidiennes, où quel que soit l’endroit du monde où nous nous trouvons. Le livre couvre des sujets tels que la responsabilisation de soi, l’amélioration des
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The Untainted Egyptian Origin

Why Ancient Egypt Matters

par Moustafa Gadalla ...

Lu par Justin Whitelock ...

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1 heures 47 min

SHORT DESCRIPTIONThis book is intended to provide a short concise overview of some aspects of the Ancient Egyptian civilization that can serve us well nowadays in our daily life no matter where we are in this world. The book covers matters such as self empowerment, improvements to present political, social, economical and environmental issues, recognition and implementations of harmonic principles ... En savoir plus

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SHORT DESCRIPTIONThis book is intended to provide a short concise overview of some aspects of the Ancient Egyptian civilization that can serve us well nowadays in our daily life no matter where we are in this world. The book covers matters such as self empowerment, improvements to present political, social, economical and environmental issues, recognition and implementations of harmonic principles
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Intelligence: Why Prefer the Artificial to the Real Thing? - Bringing Philosophy to Life #14

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par Albert A. Anderson, Albert A. Anderson ...

Lu par Albert A. Anderson ...

Collections Livre audio : 14 - Bringing Philosophy to Life
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24 min

Can artificial intelligence replace human beings and their intrinsic values? Join Albert A. Anderson as he explores the philosophical implications of AI advancements, including the risks associated with its rapid progress. Discover the importance of final causes, imagination, and the art of life in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology and human existence. ... En savoir plus

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Can artificial intelligence replace human beings and their intrinsic values? Join Albert A. Anderson as he explores the philosophical implications of AI advancements, including the risks associated with its rapid progress. Discover the importance of final causes, imagination, and the art of life in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology and human existence.
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Justice - Bringing Philosophy to Life #13

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par Albert A. Anderson, Albert A. Anderson ...

Lu par Albert A. Anderson ...

Collections Livre audio : 13 - Bringing Philosophy to Life
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22 min

Is justice being compromised in the highest court of the land? Join Albert A. Anderson in this episode as he delves into the recent controversies surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. From undisclosed luxury trips to real estate transactions, explore the ethical implications and the importance of justice in a functioning democracy. ... En savoir plus

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Is justice being compromised in the highest court of the land? Join Albert A. Anderson in this episode as he delves into the recent controversies surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. From undisclosed luxury trips to real estate transactions, explore the ethical implications and the importance of justice in a functioning democracy.
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The Story Paradox

How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Societies and Tears them Down

par Jonathan Gottschall ...

Lu par Joshua Kane ...

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7 heure 2 min

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy itHumans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the very tradition that built human civilization, may ... En savoir plus

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Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy itHumans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the very tradition that built human civilization, may
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Nexus

A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

par Yuval Noah Harari ...

Lu par Vidish Athavale ...

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17 heure 52 min

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation ... En savoir plus

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation
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