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Essential Reading for 21st Century Parents

Revisado: 12-06-21

Masterfully read by the author, Trotter constructs a real-life handbook for parents to reference in the social media age of distraction by drawing upon his real-life experience and observations as a dad, coach and educator as well as by referencing relevant behavioral psychology research.

Trotter speaks plainly about the complexities of modern parenting dilemmas. He thoughtfully provides suggestions to help raise independent-minded, curious, thoughtful, and resilient future adults. Trotter sincerely wants to help readers and obviously accepts his imperfections so you will not feel shamed or “less than” when reading this.

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Gottschall can save the world with this book

Revisado: 12-01-21

My brain finally clicked while reading. Society's "problem" today is that evolved hominids- naturally curious story loving animals- now have access to more stories than ever before. Homo sapiens greatest strength is the ability to cooperate. Our civilization could *not* exist without that quality. Modern civilization had previously been organized by a few/several narratives in each country with the help of our second distinguishing quality, rationality's occasional management of emotion. Since we're most often emotional actors, the sheer volume of stories is weakening a civilization built on a handful of stories; so our ability to agree on the primary stories holding us together has greatly diminished. Although we evolved our way into this conundrum (paradox?), homo sapiens' evolving our way out is impossible. Gottschall helped clarify something about which I've been struggling to the point that I can now see the future being China's due to its unity. Good or bad is up to you.

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McWhorter writes brilliantly & reads expertly

Revisado: 10-28-21

Coherently reasoned assessment of modern discussion about race. A must read analysis for those seeking another perspective than the preferred media narrative.

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Essential for understanding true likelihood of war

Revisado: 08-18-21

the narrative we're told is that China will inevitably become THE world superpower. the story is more complicated, though. its belt and road, urban expansion, and modernization all require resources, both financial and human. demographics are not on the side of a soon-becoming national power nation state and money is always a concern with such multitudinous priorities.

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Amazing collection of facts about the manson case

Revisado: 07-06-21

nothing we've been told about the manson case is truth-based and truth was never the intention of such narratives

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Changed this strict genetic determinist's mind

Revisado: 06-11-18

Zimmer starts by providing a wonderfully complete history of humankind's understanding of heredity. What seems monstrous today about our early understandings will certainly be the same fate as our current understanding of genetics to future generations. Zimmer does an excellent job of providing a wide array of historical scientific tests and studies on subjects ranging from chimps to rodents to humans that keep the discussion interesting and exciting while covering both genetics and environment in great detail. As for current events, Zimmer does a fantastic job of explaining the intricacies in layman's terms for CRSPR CAS 9 with regards to the complex moral, ethical, and scientific challenges and opportunities that the technology presents. I suggest this to anyone wishing to gain conversational intelligence about our modern understanding of heredity who don't mind feeling a bit overwhelmed by the information Zimmer offers for consideration.

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put aside your party affiliation and read this

Revisado: 12-21-17

A fantastic narration by the author provides both humor and levity in the strange case of the 2016 presidential election. Adams may be one of the few adults left in the room of this concoction we term "reality". #reelectnoone

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must read for gen-x parents

Revisado: 12-20-17

Add this to your reading list. my children are iGen and, although some of this book may seem alarmist, I feel better prepared to provide a positive example to my little iGen'ers.

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