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Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science

8 Ratings

4.9

Duration
5H 53min
Language
English
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Non-Fiction

Join acclaimed neurobiologist and popular Great Courses Professor Robert Sapolsky for an undeniably fascinating study of what, specifically, makes you you. Being Human: Life Lessons from the Frontiers of Science is a 12-lecture course that takes you to the front lines of scientific research and offers you a new perspective on the supposedly quirky nature of being ourselves. Thought-provoking, witty, and sometimes myth-shattering, this course is sure to have you thinking about, observing, and even appreciating your own life in novel ways.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682766897

Release date

Audiobook: 13 September 2023

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