A theory of everyone

by Michael Muthukrishna

ISBN: 9781399810630

Published: 2023-09-28

'A fabulous book' The Economist 'Mind expanding - this book will change your view of the world forever' Matthew Syed 'Wonderfully refreshing and thought-provoking' Peter Frankopan 'Original, fascinating, and provocative' Andrew McAfee A blueprint for a better future. Playing on the phrase "a theory of everything" in physics, Michael Muthukrishna offers a unified theory of human behavior, culture, and society - a theory of everyone. Drawing on the most recent research across the sciences, humanities, and the emerging field of cultural evolution, he paints a panoramic picture of who we are and exactly what makes human beings different from all other forms of life on the planet. Muthukrishna argues that it is our unique ability to create culture, a shared body of knowledge, skills, and experience passed on from generation to generation that has enabled our current dominance. But it is only by understanding and applying the laws of life - the need for energy, innovation, cooperation...