Blueprint
The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society
Nicholas A. Christakis
Blueprint by Nicholas A. Christakis explores the idea that our genes not only affect our bodies and behaviors, but also influence the ways we form societies. Christakis offers many examples, from historical cultures to modern online communities, to prove that we are innately programmed for love, friendship, cooperation, and learning. Despite our violent past, our social blueprint for goodness cannot be escaped. By exploring our evolutionary roots, Blueprint shows that our genes have shaped societies for our welfare, and societies continue to shape our genes today.
Publish Date
2019-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
2019-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.96
ISBN
9780316230032
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
2019-04-01T12:46:58.000Z
In his terrific book Blueprint, Christakis explains that humans have evolved to work together and be social. Although this instinct originally developed because it made us more likely to live longer, our need to form groups has had a huge impact on human history. – source2019-04-01T19:46:58.000Z
BLUEPRINT by @NAChristakis is a terrific book that is optimistic about the human condition and that explores the evolutionary origins of a good society. It's a joy to read and it highlights ways to make our society better. via @littlebrown – source2019-04-10T14:27:38.000Z
Excited to get the book of @NAChristakis as I am trying to go deeper into the notion of fractal (multiscale) localism & see what's wrong w/my thesis:
It isn't individuals vs societies but fractal gradations, each w/specific dynamics, (contra the selfish gene philosophastering) – source2019-04-02T00:50:34.000Z
I cannot recommend too highly the new book by @NAChristakis: One of the finest -- and most humane -- minds of our time. – source