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Exactly what I hoped and more.

Revisado: 01-30-24

Not sure I was the target demographic the author had in mind, and bought the book almost purely on the cover, but I thoroughly enjoyed this listen. I hoped for a fair treatment, not condemning or accepting and basically got that and some nuanced ways to examine the issue the author presents. Beyond art criticism I left with some philosophical tools and even some economic knowledge. Great book!

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I had to write this review

Revisado: 12-19-23

I guess I had to write this review, but you already knew that, didn't you?

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Halfway Through and...

Revisado: 12-06-23

Really enjoying the narrative of the book so far, halfway through (to chpt 6) and just wanted to point out that things become more guesswork and not as strong as the first chapters. Her discussion on female ultramarathon performance only holds to extremely ultra lengths (quick Google search) that I find hard to justify for evolutionary devo; I'm not an expert, but I find it doubtful that early human mothwrs were venturing more than over 150miles on foot (where women really start overtaking males) for food. The chapters labeled Tools really seemed out of place as it was generally about a supposed midwife system. And she mentions that vibrators were created for medical purposes of curing hysteria, which is also revealed to be a fake hypothesis admitted by the author who came up with the idea. Overall enjoying the book though, there are lots of good things here for men and women of all genders to learn about

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Comprehensive, but not that weird.

Revisado: 11-24-23

Fantastically researched book, although it could've been reduced in length and still been effective. Pairs excellent with Guns Germs and Steel for explaining world trends and how we got here (generally). The name of the book is a stretch, although catchy. In fact in the closing chapter the author negates the effects of wealth, neutralizing the R in weird...but the kin ties and opening of new social agreements is highly explanatory. Overall great and important work.

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Great Primer on Dopamine

Revisado: 09-23-23

Very easy to get lost in this book as each chapter offers more "ah has". The chapters on politics and immigration in particular were very interesting, though I'm sure they simplify reality. Would recommend to everyone, and anyone in particular interested in understanding the activities of others.

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Fantastic Listen

Revisado: 09-12-23

The reader does such a good job bringing each character to life! The overall story arc from Esme's childhood to the close of the story well after her time is a perfect closed loop. Great listen for any interested in words and the implications and limitations of their useage

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Oversells the Feminine Difference

Revisado: 08-04-23

This was a great introduction to the history and differences of Egyptian culture that made it such an impressive civilization that allowed female leaders. The connection to Mythology was very interesting and insightful. I also felt that the author oversold the concept that we would be better off with women rulers; she routinely compared the women rulers to males by indicating they used the same strategies as men, and even made themselves more masculine to project power. They did overcome obstacles and were very smart in shoring up power, but the author's complaint that they would've done better if it were not for men getting in the way belies the fact that men getting in the way of other men is what ultimately causes hardships in our world as well.

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Meandering off the trail

Revisado: 05-27-23

While of course the narrative is well done, it dips into an NPResque feeling for me as I occasionally check out while listening; the detail involved in describing some cultural practices goes well beyond the intended scope of the book in describing societal collapse. Is it important to understand that Greenland Vikings failed because they couldn't adopt Inuit practices? Yes. Is it necessary to describe precise Inuit boat construction and hunting practices? Less is more next time.

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Interesting peak at the future

Revisado: 12-13-22

Very interesting read about the development of AI tech, it's possibilities and limitations. Should humble readers, especially those who consider themselves uniquely creative. If you think you are beyond AI creativity, then you may not fall into the ranks of mainstream appreciation for creative works, and if that's the case, you may be no better than cut-rate algorithms. Clearly AI can outpace us in many realms, but we should appreciate that fact and be inspired by it.

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Love a Winchester!

Revisado: 11-19-22

As always Simon has a frill for storytelling, and after researching the origins of this book and finding this is one of his earlier works (I have already listened to The Perfectionists and Land) it is obvious that his style of elevating the normally mundane topic was born early in his authoring career. A great bit of biography and study of dictionary making, I will always recommend his work, and my only complaint with this audiobook is the strange way that chapters seem to be divided.

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