“The reality is that we are bodies born from other bodies, bodies feeding other bodies, bodies having sex with other bodies, bodies seeking a shoulder to lean or cry on, bodies traveling long distances to be close to other bodies, and so on. Would life be worth living without these connections and the emotions they arouse? How happy would we be, especially given that happiness, too, is an emotion?”
Quote by Frans de Waal
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Our Inner Ape: A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are
Our Inner Ape delves into the evolutionary history of humans, drawing parallels between our behaviors and those of our primate relatives. The book examines how these similarities and differences have shaped our social structures, communication, and cognitive abilities, offering a comprehensive look at what makes us uniquely human. more
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Frans de Waal
Frans de Waal is a renowned primatologist, born on October 29, 1948. His research focuses on the social behavior and cognitive abilities of non-human primates, having a profound impact on human ethology and social psychology. more
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