Join Dr. Carl Sagan on a magnificent reading adventure with The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence. In this captivating and groundbreaking book, Sagan offers vivid and startling insights into the brains of humans and beasts, exploring the origins of our intelligence and the true nature of our most haunting legends.
Discover the amazing links between our evolutionary past and modern scientific discoveries as Sagan masterfully guides us through a history of the mind. He delves into a brilliant range of fascinating topics, from the reasons we sleep and dream to the evolution of computers, cloning, and the possibilities of intelligent life on other planets.
Praise for The Dragons of Eden:
“A history of the human brain from the big bang, fifteen billion years ago, to the day before yesterday . . . It’s a delight.”—The New York Times
“In some lost Eden where dragons ruled, the foundations of our intelligence were laid. . . . Carl Sagan takes us on a guided tour of that lost land. . . . Fascinating . . . entertaining . . . masterful.”—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“How can I persuade every intelligent person to read this important and elegant book? . . . Fascinating . . . delightful.”—The Boston Globe
🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
As astrophotographers, we spend so much time looking outward into the depths of space, but this book turns the telescope inward. Sagan's exploration of how our brains evolved to even be capable of wondering about the cosmos is absolutely mind-blowing. The fact that he won a Pulitzer for this just proves how beautifully he bridges the gap between hard science and human history. It's a highly recommended read for anyone curious about how we became the universe's way of thinking about itself!
