Summary:
The book explores the development of the human brain and the evolution of intelligence, drawing parallels between the rise of humans and the possible evolution of intelligence in other creatures, including the extinct dinosaurs. It delves into various aspects of cognition, including the function of the brain's two hemispheres, the process of learning, and the role of genetics and environment in shaping intelligence.
Key points:
1. Human Intelligence Evolution: Sagan discusses the gradual evolution of human intelligence, influenced by genetics and environment.
Books similar to "The Dragons of Eden":
Billions & Billions
Carl Sagan
Pale Blue Dot
Carl Sagan|Ann Druyan
For Small Creatures Such as We
Sasha Sagan
The Demon-Haunted World
Carl Sagan
A New World
Whitley Strieber
The Gap
Thomas Suddendorf
The Upright Thinkers
Leonard Mlodinow
The Ascent Of Man
Jacob Bronowski
From Bacteria to Bach and Back
Daniel C. Dennett
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari