“I sometimes try to imagine what would have happened if we’d known the bonobo first and the chimpanzee only later—or not at all. The discussion about human evolution might not revolve as much around violence, warfare and male dominance, but rather around sexuality, empathy, caring and cooperation. What a different intellectual landscape we would occupy!”
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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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