Introduction -- The cosmic calendar -- Genes and brains -- The brain and the chariot -- Eden as a metaphor: The evolution of man -- The abstractions of beasts -- Tales of Eden -- Lovers and madmen -- The future evolution of the brain -- Knowledge is our destiny: Terrestrial and extraterrestrial intelligence -- Acknowledgments -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index
Summary
Presents an overview of human evolution and discusses human and animal intelligence, the mechanisms of the brain, memory, sleep, myths and legends about evolution, and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life
Analysis
Brain
Genetic psychology
Intellect
Notes
Includes index
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-249) and index
