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Where Are We Heading?

The Evolution of Humans and Things

By Ian Hodder

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5 hrs and 12 mins
Release date
08-21-18
Language
English
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In this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of human evolution and history based on “entanglement,” the ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and things.

Not only do humans become dependent on things, Hodder asserts, but things become dependent on humans, requiring an endless succession of new innovations. It is this mutual dependency that creates the dominant trend in both cultural and genetic evolution. He selects a small number of cases, ranging in significance from the invention of the wheel down to Christmas tree lights, to show how entanglement has created webs of human-thing dependency that encircle the world and limit our responses to global crises.

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Length
5 hrs and 12 mins
Release date
08-21-18
Language
English
Category
Politics & Social Sciences Anthropology

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  1. 5.0(1)

    Entanglement

    This is a great book. The author balanced the ideas of actions by humans and the subsequent result with possible solutions.

    Janette England · January 28, 2021

  2. 5.0(1)

    A must read

    A long term perspective and clear thinking, absolutely amazing. By studying the past we can understand the now and perhaps also where we are headed. It's a crucial read.

    Iris Peck · September 19, 2018

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