Read more on Amazon (re-released as The Agile Gene) Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Books Language: English Summary An extension of Genome. In 1 sentence: Genes are designed to take their cues from nurture. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Ridley’s Nature Via Nurture is an extension of his work in […]
Nature Via Nurture: Genes, Experience, and What Makes Us Human by Matt Ridley Read More »
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary A great entry point into the human genome, how it works and what genes do (and don’t do). Still useful 25 years after publication. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Genome is, in my opinion, Matt Ridley’s best
Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters by Matt Ridley Read More »
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Skip This Book Language: English Summary Matt Ridley’s first book on biology and natural selection, full of logical flaws and sloppy arguments. Read his much better Genome instead. Key Takeaways What I got out of it This month I read all of Matt Ridley’s books
The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature by Matt Ridley Read More »
Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary Discusses two approaches – scientific (pushing boundaries) and ecological (as mother nature intended) – to various environmental and humanitarian issues from the 1800s until now: climate change, global warming, food and water supply, energy. The value of this book lies
The Wizard and the Prophet by Charles Mann Read More »