Dragons of Eden
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Dragons of Eden
Carl Sagan
5 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2009–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
I recommend Dragons of Eden especially because it sheds light on how fabric of our culture is woven by old thoughts that are recycled in interesting ways.
The easiest way to perceive the superficiality of Sapiens is to read: Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan, immediately after the former.
Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan. It just is amazing in so many ways but it is hard to describe.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? 2023 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which books have you read more than once? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best book you read in 2011 2011 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Please name two of your most favorite books. 2009 · 1 recommendation