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☆☆☆☆☆ – I am definitely a smart boy 😊
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I exercise savour a good not-fiction book from time to time, just how effective they are at not only educating, but entertaining me, is always a bit shaky. I tin tell you that Luke had no issue keeping me interested with this book.

If I were to tell you this book covers everything in the world, that would seem similar a crazy merits. Considering it is. Only Humanology comes dang close, my guy.
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☆☆☆☆☆ – I am definitely a smart boy 😊
Watch my full review at - https://youtu.be/dMUfBSVc25o

I do enjoy a good non-fiction book from time to time, but how effective they are at not merely educating, just entertaining me, is always a chip shaky. I can tell yous that Luke had no issue keeping me interested with this book.

If I were to tell you this volume covers everything in the world, that would seem like a crazy merits. Because it is. But Humanology comes dang close, my guy.
Covering the life and death of the universe and the complexities of the states carbon based specs who live there, would sound similar a deadening concept, but Luke's personality shines through in all his well-researched explanations. Using funny and relatable examples and stories, Luke teaches y'all virtually nearly everything that makes u.s.a. homo, including one of my favourite parts; how the science of being attractive actually works. (I need all the aid I tin can become)

All I tin can say is that if you dearest sciencey not-fiction, or if you're looking to commencement reading into that genre, this is a great identify to begin.

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Like a lawn tennis ball car that throws interesting facts at you one after another. These are discrete, disconnected ideas so don't wait any more than than that.

If all you desire from your science books is to say, "gee whiz", over and over, this is the book for you lot.

Nevertheless, the author seems a delightful swain. If you ever have a run a risk to have a conversation with him, you will non exist disappointed.

In dit boek probeert de schrijver antwoorden te geven op vragen zoals hoe zijn mensen ontstaan, wat maakt ons anders, wat zijn ziektes, zijn mensen voorbestemd om te geloven enz. Ik vond het verfrissend dat vrij veel aandacht werd gegeven aan aftakeling en sterven, aangezien die onderwerpen vaak maar heel oppervlakkig aan bod komen, áls ze al aan bod komen. Net als bij de opvolger van dit boek (never listen the bullocks, here's the science) was er sprake van een zekere bias over sommige onderwerpe In dit boek probeert de schrijver antwoorden te geven op vragen zoals hoe zijn mensen ontstaan, wat maakt ons anders, wat zijn ziektes, zijn mensen voorbestemd om te geloven enz. Ik vond het verfrissend dat vrij veel aandacht werd gegeven aan aftakeling en sterven, aangezien die onderwerpen vaak maar heel oppervlakkig aan bod komen, áls ze al aan bod komen. Net als bij de opvolger van dit boek (never listen the bullocks, here's the scientific discipline) was er sprake van een zekere bias over sommige onderwerpen en beïnvloedt zijn voorliefde voor science fiction duidelijk zijn beeld over toekomst. Maar nu weet ik tenminste iets meer over één van de momenteel populairste wetenschappers in Ierland en val ik niet meer volledig uit de lucht als zijn naam vermeld wordt aan de schoolpoort :) ...more

DNF.
Became too much of an opinionated bluster. Not also bad a skim on early on cell science. Was Ok on the discovery of the double helix but author made some outdated unsubstantiated throw away lines on causes of drug utilize and other outdated stuff on Homosapien and Neanderthal interactions that were explained much better (and referenced more recent enquiry) in Tim Flannery's non-fiction titled Europe (2020).
Might be better to read in impress than listen to on audio like I attempted.
DNF.
Became too much of an opinionated rant. Non too bad a skim on early prison cell scientific discipline. Was Ok on the discovery of the double helix but author made some outdated unsubstantiated throw abroad lines on causes of drug use and other outdated stuff on Homosapien and Neanderthal interactions that were explained much better (and referenced more recent research) in Tim Flannery's non-fiction titled Europe (2020).
Might be better to read in print than listen to on sound like I attempted.
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The ins and outs of the human journey, written for the layperson with a fleck of humour thrown in.

Tin't wait to spot Luke O'Neill walking effectually Trinity and yell "I LOVE Y'all" at him

If it ain't obvious, I loved this, love Luke O'Neill and will continue to love every volume he puts out in futurity!!

This volume is full of shit. He takes his atheism 1 step further and claims that religion has been invented as a result of mental illness or hallucinations, people have been 'tripping' equally result of hallucinogenic cloth ingestion, leading to their invention of God?? A book of science? A book of mental excrement. This book is total of shit. He takes his atheism ane stride further and claims that religion has been invented equally a result of mental illness or hallucinations, people have been 'tripping' as result of hallucinogenic textile ingestion, leading to their invention of God?? A book of science? A book of mental excrement. ...more

A defining book that will go a reference point for all hereafter generations of this species (and /or any to follow) as to our scientific understanding of ourselves and the world we live in at this bespeak in time.

Information technology is also a deeply enlightening book mapping our origins, evolution and eventual demise.

For those of you who do not know him, the author of this book Professor Luke O'Neill is a professor of Pharmacologist and now Professor of Microbiology with a focus on immunology in Trinity College Dublin. For the past few years he has held a regular slot on radio here in Ireland basically talking about various topics related to wellness and science. Since the COVID pandemic he has become a darling of the media and is constantly on radio and Television set.
This beautifully presented volume was published a insurrection For those of yous who practice not know him, the author of this volume Professor Luke O'Neill is a professor of Pharmacologist and now Professor of Microbiology with a focus on immunology in Trinity College Dublin. For the by few years he has held a regular slot on radio here in Ireland basically talking about diverse topics related to health and scientific discipline. Since the COVID pandemic he has go a darling of the media and is constantly on radio and Television receiver.
This beautifully presented volume was published a couple of years ago and given to me as a present and has sat on a shelf along with another pile of books I'm trying to work my manner through. Anyhow, it is a very easy to read discussing the science behind various things such every bit why we like music, aging, the big blindside etc. Basically it is a beautifully presented, piece of cake to read (and dip in and out of) book that it is a joy. Professor O'Neill has a lovely manner of writing, similar to his radio persona. A great nowadays for yourself or a loved one that likes scientific discipline. Hell, even get out it beside the loo and yous'll work your way through it. ...more

Reflections and lessons learned:
"Show me the evidence or terminate talking"

I'm non sure what attracted me to this volume, simply I thought that it was actually well balanced across so many elements starting with the edifice blocks of life, from signal one. Always skilful when there's a nod to the usefulness of Libraries!

Really interesting parts on why are some things funny; hearing music and frequency (and the use of Nickelback and Manilow as punishment); liver clearing and the importance of sleep, Owl and l

Reflections and lessons learned:
"Show me the evidence or cease talking"

I'chiliad not sure what attracted me to this book, but I thought that it was really well balanced across so many elements starting with the building blocks of life, from point i. Always good when at that place's a nod to the usefulness of Libraries!

Actually interesting parts on why are some things funny; hearing music and frequency (and the use of Nickelback and Manilow as penalisation); liver clearing and the importance of sleep, Owl and lark match up rather than just having a lazy married man, AI takeover, robot suicide (gulp!) & paperclip maximiser theory and, cryonics.

Foreign to hear the discussion of the potential effects of a pandemic... whilst in the midst of a pandemic! Actually important short section on cognitive dissonance besides. Overall a lovely gentle but very informative piece

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Lots of time for Prof. O'Neill and his huge contribution to explaining the science to people during the pandemic. And and so I was hoping to enjoy this book a fleck more but for whatever reason I but found information technology to exist tough going as can be seen by it taking me a twelvemonth to get through it. I recall it was just his style of written sense of humour that doesn't work for me personally. Lots of interesting info in here though.

Enjoyable and heed opening journey into life and what makes united states of america human being, from creation of the first cell through to evolution and the time to come of life and death, of us and our species. Told in an engaging and fun way, that ultimately finishes on an optimistic tone. Really enjoyed this, especially with the excellent audiobook narration.

Fast-paced, engaging, sweeping in scope just superficial at points. Some of the psychological findings were presented besides simplistically, which made me wonder about the residuum of it. All the same, very entertaining.

Great book full of giggles, he explains a lot through illustration. Listened to equally an audiobook.

Enjoyed the audiobook rendition of this but it did start feel a bit repetitive at points. Other than that it was a fascinating heed and I would be comfortable to recommend.

Really enjoyable read, presents interesting scientific discoveries in a manner that informs and entertains. Begins a lilliputian heavy on the scientific detail that might scare off a scientific discipline noob.

Admittedly loved it! An amazing read from offset to finish!

Luke O'Neill had done a good task trying fact checking on science. It is a good book to positive us, in a abiding covid world. Information technology doesn't go very deep into details, but information technology will cheer you up. Luke O'Neill had done a practiced job trying fact checking on science. It is a good book to positive us, in a constant covid world. It doesn't go very deep into details, but it will cheer you up. ...more

A wonderful read/listen...specially considering I consumed it during the time of corona. Time well spent.

This is the evolution of the planet told from a scientific, Anthropological and humorous signal of view.

I enjoyed the layman explanations and the common sense approach of the book!

I starting time heard Prof. Luke O'Neill during 2020 on an RTE News written report most the Covid-xix pandemic. Due to his calm and level headed commentary, which seemed to be based on actual scientific evidence, I decided to learn a little more about his opinions and opted to borrow 'Humanology: A Scientist's Guide to our Astonishing Existence (Hardcover)' from the local library.

The book is an easy to read and seems enjoyable from the start with capacity such as, 'Welcome O Life. How Life Got Started' and 'Irish gaelic M

I first heard Prof. Luke O'Neill during 2020 on an RTE News report about the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to his calm and level headed commentary, which seemed to be based on actual scientific bear witness, I decided to learn a little more nigh his opinions and opted to borrow 'Humanology: A Scientist'southward Guide to our Astonishing Being (Hardcover)' from the local library.

The book is an piece of cake to read and seems enjoyable from the start with chapters such as, 'Welcome O Life. How Life Got Started' and 'Irish Mammies Got It Correct', there is certainly no attempt to be "high flautin" and O'Neill keeps his approach uncomplicated but manages to impart a vast array of knowledge in bite size pieces.

Admittedly worth a read and one of the very rare times that I would find reading a scientific book actually fun.
(fyi: being a Professor of Pharmacologist and Professor of Microbiology with a focus on immunology in Trinity College Dublin)

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First-class volume for those interested in science and everyday curiosity in the earth around usa. Very piece of cake-going writing manner and feels like a fireside conversation without beingness as well "sciency". Fantabulous book for those interested in science and everyday curiosity in the earth effectually us. Very piece of cake-going writing style and feels similar a fireside conversation without being besides "sciency". ...more

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