A Theory of Everyone: The New Science of Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going
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- Author：Michael Muthukrishna
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Summary
A blueprint for a better future that offers a unified theory of human behavior， culture， and society。
Playing on the phrase “a theory of everything” from physics， Michael Muthukrishna’s ambitious， original， and deeply hopeful book A Theory of Everyone draws on the most recent research from across the sciences， humanities， and the emerging field of cultural evolution to paint a panoramic picture of who we are and what exactly makes human beings different from all other forms of life on the planet。
Muthukrishna argues that it is our unique ability to create culture， a shared body of knowledge， skills， and experience passed on from generation to generation， that has enabled our current dominance。 But it is only by understanding and applying the laws of life—the need for energy， innovation， cooperation， and evolution—that we can solve the practical and existential challenges we face as a species。 A Theory of Everyone attempts to provide solutions for the most pressing problems of our collective future， such as polarization， inequality， the “great stagnation” in productivity， and the energy crisis。
Casting a bold and wide net， Muthukrishna’s book is a must-read for anyone interested in a better future for ourselves and for generations to come。
Playing on the phrase “a theory of everything” from physics， Michael Muthukrishna’s ambitious， original， and deeply hopeful book A Theory of Everyone draws on the most recent research from across the sciences， humanities， and the emerging field of cultural evolution to paint a panoramic picture of who we are and what exactly makes human beings different from all other forms of life on the planet。
Muthukrishna argues that it is our unique ability to create culture， a shared body of knowledge， skills， and experience passed on from generation to generation， that has enabled our current dominance。 But it is only by understanding and applying the laws of life—the need for energy， innovation， cooperation， and evolution—that we can solve the practical and existential challenges we face as a species。 A Theory of Everyone attempts to provide solutions for the most pressing problems of our collective future， such as polarization， inequality， the “great stagnation” in productivity， and the energy crisis。
Casting a bold and wide net， Muthukrishna’s book is a must-read for anyone interested in a better future for ourselves and for generations to come。
Reviews
Adey
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This book is a rollercoaster ride through the mysteries of our existence。Muthukrishna delves into the complex tapestry of human history， genetics， and behaviour with an unrivalled passion and clarity。 Each chapter is a revelation， connecting the dots between various scientific disciplines: politics， economics， anthropology， religion， history， behavioural science and psychology。 What sets this book apart is the way it humanises science， making it approachable for readers of all backgrounds。 The b This book is a rollercoaster ride through the mysteries of our existence。Muthukrishna delves into the complex tapestry of human history， genetics， and behaviour with an unrivalled passion and clarity。 Each chapter is a revelation， connecting the dots between various scientific disciplines: politics， economics， anthropology， religion， history， behavioural science and psychology。 What sets this book apart is the way it humanises science， making it approachable for readers of all backgrounds。 The book doesn't stop at unravelling our past; it propels you into the future。 It's like a roadmap for humanity， showing us where we could be heading and the choices we need to make。 Muthukrishna inspires you to think beyond yourself by explaining complex scientific concepts with elegance and simplicity， ensuring that everyone can grasps the intricate ideas presented whilst also offering deep insights that will engage and challenge you。 It's beautifully written， thought-provoking， and leaves you with a profound sense of awe for our human journey。 If you're curious about the intricacies of our existence and our potential as a species， this book is a must-read！ 。。。more
Sumayyah
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A truly interdisciplinary read that draws from a breadth of research to create a clear picture of what being 'human' is， why we differ from others and what we can do with the knowledge and capabilities we have。 The sometimes complex topics are explained clearly， making them accessible no matter your background。 Coupled with attractive diagrams and examples that are entertaining and clear， the content makes sense and sticks。 It's a genuinely enjoyable book， easy to digest and read， and leaves you A truly interdisciplinary read that draws from a breadth of research to create a clear picture of what being 'human' is， why we differ from others and what we can do with the knowledge and capabilities we have。 The sometimes complex topics are explained clearly， making them accessible no matter your background。 Coupled with attractive diagrams and examples that are entertaining and clear， the content makes sense and sticks。 It's a genuinely enjoyable book， easy to digest and read， and leaves you feeling inspired。 。。。more
Thomas Curran
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5/5。 Seriously purchase worthy。 Read this in one weekend。 A stunning book in both its scope and ambition。 Muthukrihna is unashamedly optimistic and paints a decidedly hopeful picture of the future。 Complex topics and themes that draw from physicals， economics， politics， psychology and behaviour science are interwoven seamlessly to provide an eye-opening picture of human beings and human nature。 Thoroughly enjoyable read。
Zoé Vanhersecke
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Witnessed the writing of this masterpiece and the finished product is definitely worth a read :）
David Ryan
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This is one of the most enlightening books I've read in my life。 It pulls together research from many disciplines - psychology， technology， history， economics， data science， religion - and brings them together to paint a picture of what makes humans unique， and how to use that information to solve our uniquely human problems。There are SO MANY facets of human behaviour/psychology that you've probably thought about - sensing that today's political polarisation fails to capture any real nuance - th This is one of the most enlightening books I've read in my life。 It pulls together research from many disciplines - psychology， technology， history， economics， data science， religion - and brings them together to paint a picture of what makes humans unique， and how to use that information to solve our uniquely human problems。There are SO MANY facets of human behaviour/psychology that you've probably thought about - sensing that today's political polarisation fails to capture any real nuance - that this book takes on。 It adopts a scientific approach， drawing upon a dizzying amount of academic research， whilst keeping it accessible for most readers。One of the most fundamental questions that we might ask - what actually makes humans unique？ - is revisited on several occasions in part 1， peeling back the layers of genetic inheritance and cultural transmission， while telling the story of human evolution， from bipedal movement to language and beyond。One of the most surprising insights is that it is not innate intelligence per se that sets us apart， but rather our ability to imitate and replicate the successful practices of others in a social context - and to innovate on those practices whether we truly understand what's come before us or not （typically not）。 Examples abound， from the toilet to the light bulb， and the story of human development as told in this book spans every continent and time period of our history。 Reading this book really is a revelation - it's like finally understanding where you've come from。 And best of all， on top of all the science， it just rings true。 。。。more
Amelia Schubach
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Great book！ Takes you through a journey of history and culture， with powerful insights about the hopeful future of humanity。
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