Transcendence

"Transcendence" by Gaia Vince delves into the evolution of humans, exploring how we moved from simple stone tools to modern-day smartphones. Rather than a cognitive revolution, Vince argues that humans are the result of a coevolution of genes, environment, and culture. Through four essential elements - fire, language, beauty, and time - our species diverged from all other animals, leading us into the Space Age and beyond. This provocative and poetic book examines how humans took control of its destiny and became something magnificent.