How to Be Human - The Ultimate Guide to Your Amazing Existence

If you thought you knew who you were, THINK AGAIN.

Did you know that half your DNA isn't human? That somebody, somewhere has exactly the same face? Or that most of your memories are fiction?

What about the fact that you are as hairy as a chimpanzee, various parts of your body don't belong to you, or that you can read other people's minds? Do you really know why you blush, yawn and cry? Why 90 per cent of laughter has nothing to do with humour? Or what will happen to your mind after you die?

You belong to a unique, fascinating and often misunderstood species. How to be Human is your guide to making the most of it.

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Since 1956, New Scientist has established a world-beating reputation for exploring and uncovering the latest developments and discoveries in science and technology, placing them in context and exploring what they mean for the future.

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Summary

Everything you need to know about being human from New Scientist

Foreword

Everything you need to know about being human from New Scientist

Product details

• Authors: Graha Lawton, Graham Lawton, New Scientist, New Scientist, Jeremy Webb
• Publisher: John Murray
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781529334029
• ISBN: 978-1-5293-3402-9
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 196 mm x 32 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature and society: general, reference works; SCIENCE / General, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology