Homo Sapiens: From Wence We Came (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798869012630)

"Homo Sapiens" is a sweeping exploration of the human journey-where we came from, what shaped us, and why we are the way we are.

We call ourselves "civilized," meaning we have systems of governance, culture, and moral codes. We also like to believe we're "humane"-compassionate, ethical, and just. But history tells another story.

From genocide and slavery to religious wars and systemic cruelty, our record suggests that neither "civilized" nor "humane" is are accurate description of Homo sapiens.

This is not a spiritual quest. It's an unflinching look at biology, evolution, culture, and history. From hunter-gatherer tribes to technological civilization, the book traces how humans became the dominant species-and how our instincts haven't caught up with our world.

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We could take a clue from Nathan Shasho, who wrote the history book Perspective: Making Sense of it All: "Indoctrination and propaganda, coupled with an uninformed public, are powerful tools that have been used throughout history by those who would make us their pawns. Critical thinking, along with a well-informed public, is the only way to combat this indoctrination. Shasho quotes Albert Einstein: "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." In reality, if I'm pointing one finger of blame at the pharmaceutical industry, I have to be pointing three others back at myself.