The Gambling Animal : Humanity’s Evolutionary Winning Streak - and How We Risk It All
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Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1788163621
ISBN-13
9781788163620
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Publisher
Profile Books Ltd
Imprint
Profile Books Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 30th, 2025
Print length
416 Pages
Weight
636 grams
Dimensions
24.10 x 16.50 x 3.80 cms
Product Classification:
Behavioural economicsAnimal behaviour
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Humanity's unique relationship with risk has driven us to defy the evolutionary odds - but as the stakes keep mounting, how long will our winning streak continue?
''Masterful'' GEORGE AINSLIE''A fascinating tour of risk taking in the natural world'' ADAM KUCHARSKI''A sweeping and page-turning story'' NICK CHATER''A fascinating and challenging explanation of how the secrets to human success may be our downfall'' PSYCHOLOGY TODAYEvolution is a series of bets, and no animal gambles the way humans do. This has led us to unprecedented ecological dominance, via the steepest odds and unlikeliest of outcomes, but our winning streak cuts both ways: the secret to our success may yet be our downfall.The Gambling Animal offers a revelatory retelling of the human story. Drawing on their unique research into the management of risk by humans and other animals - including our most impressive compatriots, elephants - Glenn Harrison and Don Ross reveal the hidden logic of our rise. But with an ecological crisis on the horizon, how long can our winning streak continue?
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