Survival of the Friendliest by Brian Hare and Vanessa Wood

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. What if everything you thought you knew about “survival of the fittest” was wrong? This powerful summary of Survival of the Friendliest reveals a revolutionary idea: it wasn’t aggression, but our capacity for friendliness that allowed humanity to thrive. Discover how a process called self-domestication shaped not only our closest animal companions, like dogs, but our own species as well. This evolutionary force didn't just make us more tolerant; it accidentally gave us our greatest cognitive superpower: the ability to cooperate and communicate on a massive scale. But this friendliness has a dark side. The same mechanism that fosters our deep bonds is what allows us to dehumanize those we see as a threat, leading to our worst acts of cruelty. This summary untangles this paradox, showing how we can overcome our worst instincts. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours. It explores why we form groups, how we can bridge divides, and why contact is the ultimate antidote to conflict. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, offering a hopeful and scientific path toward a more cooperative future. Duration - 22m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English