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Humanology - A Scientist's Guide to Our Amazing Existence - cover

Humanology - A Scientist's Guide to Our Amazing Existence

Luke O'Neill

Publisher: Gill Books

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Discover the answers to 20 burning questions about life and our amazing existence with Ireland's most exciting scientist, Professor Luke O'Neill.Taking us on an incredible journey across centuries and galaxies, accompanied by his characteristic wit, Professor Luke O'Neill explains how it all began, how it all will end and everything in between. Readers will benefit from Luke's insatiable curiosity for life when they dive into this ultimate journey through life and death.Among many fascinating facts, you'll discover the science behind how we got to be so smart, why sex with a caveman was a good idea, the science of finding love, why we follow religions, and how robots will become part of everyday life. Humanology is a humbling reminder that we're just a small speck in a big universe – so sit back and embrace the adventure.'A man who can explain 4.2 billion years of life on Earth and make me laugh at the same time – sheer genius.' Pat Kenny, Newstalk
Available since: 09/07/2018.
Print length: 336 pages.

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