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Revisado: 05-14-20

If you like the details of male homosexual behavior, you may love this stuff. It offended my heterosexual sensibilities.

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Government Sponsored Science

Revisado: 01-16-18

A devastating critique of governmental-funded, low fat, propaganda about American nutrition. I wish that Teicholz would consider expanding this expose’ to include the waste of federal dollars on all research by our government since the establishment of the Land Grant System by the Morrill Acts. Nina’s book should be required reading in institutions that place a premium on the search for truth.

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Brilliant!

Revisado: 12-16-15

Would you listen to The Evolution of Everything again? Why?

Yes, I am in the process of listening and reading it a second time now. At the age of 79, I sometimes fall asleep while listening so I miss some parts. Not that Ridley's book is boring, but that I might need a nap even in the middle of a terrorist attack -- or something.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Having taught evolutionary ecology at the graduate level, Ridley's expansion of the idea of evolution to "everything" -- including morality, religion, goverment, etc. is a fascinating, testable hypothesis worthy of further study. It will drive incipient and active tyrants into a frenzy.

Have you listened to any of Steven Crossley’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No. The "English" accent was sometimes difficult to hear, but otherwise well-done.

If you could give The Evolution of Everything a new subtitle, what would it be?

Why "Creationism" is Irrational

Any additional comments?

Many thanks for a job well-done.

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You Did Not Make That

Revisado: 09-03-12

What did you like best about Outliers? What did you like least?

Because Gladwell's "Outliers" were born into wealthy families, or at certain times, went to the best schools or whatever, they excelled at the creation of new technologies, wealth, etc. -- was at first reading an interesting and slightly novel idea.

Has Outliers turned you off from other books in this genre?

But by the time I was finished I was struck with the thought that maybe President Obama had just read this book before he made his now-infamous claim that "You did not build that."

Have you listened to any of Malcolm Gladwell’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Do you think Outliers needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes. He needs to explain why American freedoms created the conditions for American exceptionalism and wealth which is a key factor in the evolution of these successful people.

Any additional comments?

I suspect that Gladwell's hidden motive for writing this book is that he is likely just another socialist hack who is envious of successful people and by attributing their success primarily to luck, can detract from their accomplishments.

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