This is an interesting audiobook that delves in to the broad-strokes of human history and cultural studies by examining humanity’s “progress” throughout millennia.

Narrated by the author, this audiobook feels like a persuasive essay, as Ryan aggressively articulates his feelings on common misconceptions and beliefs taken for granted about human history/society. He very strongly wants the reader/listener to come to terms and agree with his take on these issues and strongly forces his views upon you.

I appreciated the anthropological aspects of this audiobook as I always enjoy anthropological works. The historical components of this work were somewhat lacking and I would not recommend this audiobook to those that are unfamiliar or have minuscule knowledge of human history.

Overall, this audiobook provides off-the-norm takes on various aspects of human history and anthropological aspects of human culture. This audiobook is good for those well-versed in history and anthropology and provides the reader/listener with a more well-rounded understanding of said topics.