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ciaraohara's review against another edition
3.5
Loved this book, made me so emotional about humans ! We are good sometimes, and the way that the book was written was so compelling and interesting. Did find a few moments a bit hard to get through bc I lost interest so it lost points for that. But overall an amazing read that I would definitely recommend.
marshal_ray's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
hvgge's review against another edition
5.0
Monumental book. It definitely opened up new mental doors for me.
It is rare to find such a generous book these days.
For being non-fiction the thread is clear and captivating. You peel each layer of behavior (from the brain signals all the way to your culture). The last few chapters, the author makes observations and social commentary with strong ideas.
The one that struck me the most is that after understanding how much all the biological factors play into our behavior (you have to read the book), do we still have free will? is it still fair to shame and guilt-trip people for their shortfalls? The whole notion of “punishment” is re-examined and questioned.
It is rare to find such a generous book these days.
For being non-fiction the thread is clear and captivating. You peel each layer of behavior (from the brain signals all the way to your culture). The last few chapters, the author makes observations and social commentary with strong ideas.
The one that struck me the most is that after understanding how much all the biological factors play into our behavior (you have to read the book), do we still have free will? is it still fair to shame and guilt-trip people for their shortfalls? The whole notion of “punishment” is re-examined and questioned.
nelliekamau's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. So eye opening that there is a neurological explanation for everything!!!
kdeligreeds's review against another edition
2.0
stopped after 200 pages or so, couldn't get through it. More of a textbook, very dry.
james_j_igoe's review against another edition
5.0
I finished reading this crying. It is a work of neurobiology, social science, anthropology, and history, but ultimately it is a work of great humanity, suggesting ways that humans, our groups, our systems, and our societies can be made better.
kwheeles's review against another edition
3.0
Sweeping book. Intensely interesting in large swaths, with some dry patches. Covers a LOT of territory.