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From Apes to Cyborgs
New Perspectives on Human Evolution
Taschenbuch von Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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This book offers fascinating insights into the lives of our ancestors and investigates the dynamic processes that led to the establishment of complex human societies. It provides a holistic view of human history and social evolution by drawing on the latest evidence from a wide range of disciplines and proposes new hypotheses on the origins of human behaviour. After exploration of the encounters of Homo sapiens with other human species, diverse aspects of life in emerging societies are examined, including clothing, work, leisure, learning, diet, disease, and the role of women. Attention is drawn to the key role of self-domestication ¿ the process of reducing natural aggression and increasing playfulness ¿ in enabling survival. Another focus is Homo oeconomicus. The significance of symbolic thought for the emergence of surpluses in goods and services is highlighted, with analysis of how this led to private accumulation of wealth and development of the first hierarchical societies. Finally, the discussion turns to humans of the future and the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence. The aim is to unveil the deep roots of our social behaviour and how it is going to intertwine with the development of digital technologies and social networks.
This book offers fascinating insights into the lives of our ancestors and investigates the dynamic processes that led to the establishment of complex human societies. It provides a holistic view of human history and social evolution by drawing on the latest evidence from a wide range of disciplines and proposes new hypotheses on the origins of human behaviour. After exploration of the encounters of Homo sapiens with other human species, diverse aspects of life in emerging societies are examined, including clothing, work, leisure, learning, diet, disease, and the role of women. Attention is drawn to the key role of self-domestication ¿ the process of reducing natural aggression and increasing playfulness ¿ in enabling survival. Another focus is Homo oeconomicus. The significance of symbolic thought for the emergence of surpluses in goods and services is highlighted, with analysis of how this led to private accumulation of wealth and development of the first hierarchical societies. Finally, the discussion turns to humans of the future and the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence. The aim is to unveil the deep roots of our social behaviour and how it is going to intertwine with the development of digital technologies and social networks.
Über den Autor
Claudio Tuniz is a Scientific Fellow of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Coordinator of the project SAPIENS (Physics Methods in Human Origin Studies) at the Fermi Centre in Rome, and Honorary Professor at the Centre for Archaeological Science in Australia. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (Springer Nature) and has authored The Bone Readers (with R. Gillespie and C. Jones; Routledge, 2009; Springer Nature, 2010), Radioactivity (Oxford University Press, UK, 2012; Carocci, 2013), The Science of Human Origins (with G. Manzi and D. Caramelli; Laterza, 2013; Routledge, 2014), and Humans (with P. Tiberi Vipraio; Carocci, 2015; Springer Nature, 2016).

Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio was Full Professor of Economic Policy and Associate Professor of International Economics at the University of Udine, Italy, where she also lectured on Monetary Policy and Industrial Economics. Shehas been associated with various universities in Europe and Australia. She has authored a number of academic papers and books, including Dal mercantilismo alla globalizzazione (From Mercantilism to Globalization)(Il Mulino, Bologna, 1999) and Humans (with Claudio Tuniz; Carocci, 2015; Springer Nature, 2016).

Zusammenfassung

Latest evidence on how complex human societies emerged

New hypotheses on the origins of modern human behavior

Holistic analysis drawing on various disciplines

Examination of the risks as artificial intelligence emerges

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Our deep history: a short overview.- 2 Human biodiversity and close encounters.- 3 The march for hegemony.- 4 The naked ape dresses up.- 5 The evolution of woman.- 6 Work, leisure and learning.- 7 Food for body and mind.- 8 Diseases and grief.- 9 Brain and mind.- 10 Imaginary worlds.- 11 Homo oeconomicus.- 12 Humans of the future.- Bibliography.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 188
Reihe: Popular Science
Inhalt: xiii
174 S.
3 s/w Illustr.
174 p. 3 illus.
ISBN-13: 9783030365219
ISBN-10: 3030365212
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Tiberi Vipraio, Patrizia
Tuniz, Claudio
Auflage: 1st ed. 2020
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Springer International Publishing AG
Popular Science
Maße: 235 x 155 x 11 mm
Von/Mit: Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.03.2020
Gewicht: 0,295 kg
preigu-id: 117669514
Über den Autor
Claudio Tuniz is a Scientific Fellow of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Coordinator of the project SAPIENS (Physics Methods in Human Origin Studies) at the Fermi Centre in Rome, and Honorary Professor at the Centre for Archaeological Science in Australia. He is editor-in-chief of the Journal of Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences (Springer Nature) and has authored The Bone Readers (with R. Gillespie and C. Jones; Routledge, 2009; Springer Nature, 2010), Radioactivity (Oxford University Press, UK, 2012; Carocci, 2013), The Science of Human Origins (with G. Manzi and D. Caramelli; Laterza, 2013; Routledge, 2014), and Humans (with P. Tiberi Vipraio; Carocci, 2015; Springer Nature, 2016).

Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio was Full Professor of Economic Policy and Associate Professor of International Economics at the University of Udine, Italy, where she also lectured on Monetary Policy and Industrial Economics. Shehas been associated with various universities in Europe and Australia. She has authored a number of academic papers and books, including Dal mercantilismo alla globalizzazione (From Mercantilism to Globalization)(Il Mulino, Bologna, 1999) and Humans (with Claudio Tuniz; Carocci, 2015; Springer Nature, 2016).

Zusammenfassung

Latest evidence on how complex human societies emerged

New hypotheses on the origins of modern human behavior

Holistic analysis drawing on various disciplines

Examination of the risks as artificial intelligence emerges

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Our deep history: a short overview.- 2 Human biodiversity and close encounters.- 3 The march for hegemony.- 4 The naked ape dresses up.- 5 The evolution of woman.- 6 Work, leisure and learning.- 7 Food for body and mind.- 8 Diseases and grief.- 9 Brain and mind.- 10 Imaginary worlds.- 11 Homo oeconomicus.- 12 Humans of the future.- Bibliography.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2020
Genre: Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Seiten: 188
Reihe: Popular Science
Inhalt: xiii
174 S.
3 s/w Illustr.
174 p. 3 illus.
ISBN-13: 9783030365219
ISBN-10: 3030365212
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Tiberi Vipraio, Patrizia
Tuniz, Claudio
Auflage: 1st ed. 2020
Hersteller: Springer International Publishing
Springer International Publishing AG
Popular Science
Maße: 235 x 155 x 11 mm
Von/Mit: Patrizia Tiberi Vipraio (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.03.2020
Gewicht: 0,295 kg
preigu-id: 117669514
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