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Intelligence in Nature: An Inquiry into Knowledge
Written by Jeremy Narby
Narrated by James Patrick Cronin
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Anthropologist Jeremy Narby has altered how we understand the Shamanic cultures and traditions that have undergone a worldwide revival in recent years. Now, in one of his most extraordinary journeys, Narby travels the globe-from the Amazon Basin to the Far East-to probe what traditional healers and pioneering researchers understand about the intelligence present in all forms of life.
Intelligence in Nature presents overwhelming illustrative evidence that independent intelligence is not unique to humanity alone. Indeed, bacteria, plants, animals, and other forms of nonhuman life display an uncanny penchant for self-deterministic decisions, patterns, and actions.
Narby presents the first in-depth anthropological study of this concept in the West. He not only uncovers a mysterious thread of intelligent behavior within the natural world but also probes the question of what humanity can learn from nature's economy and knowingness in its own search for a saner and more sustainable way of life.
Intelligence in Nature presents overwhelming illustrative evidence that independent intelligence is not unique to humanity alone. Indeed, bacteria, plants, animals, and other forms of nonhuman life display an uncanny penchant for self-deterministic decisions, patterns, and actions.
Narby presents the first in-depth anthropological study of this concept in the West. He not only uncovers a mysterious thread of intelligent behavior within the natural world but also probes the question of what humanity can learn from nature's economy and knowingness in its own search for a saner and more sustainable way of life.
Editor's Note
Maze-solving slime…
Open your mind to new perspectives on nature with this adventurous investigation into the intelligence of other species. “The Cosmic Serpent” author shows off the smarts of all kinds of nonhumans, from escape artist octopuses to maze-solving slime molds.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The subject matter of this book is interesting, but the narrative seemed a bit unnecessarily focused on the authors own thoughts, experiences, and musings. I also expected it to go a bit deeper. Still, listening to this book was an enjoyable use of time.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fascinating scientific details and discoveries presented in a conversational non-fiction yet personalized way. It never occurred to me that slime molds might be intriguing, yet the story behind the scientist researching them peeked my curiosity. I’ve long had the sense that animals and even plants have an intelligence that escapes humans because we cannot understand interpret their means of communication with our senses. I’m grateful that serious scientists are discovering that plants, animals, trees, fungi, and even slime molds have intelligence too.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The author presents his exploration of nature and intelligence in an engaging way that helps evoke curiosity even when finished. We learned all along his journey.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Absolutely loved the content!!!.. Although written in 2005, the research regarding the variety of "intelligences" contained within the myriad forms of nature, forms the foundational building blocks for current "cognitive-biological" non-human species studies, today.
The narration seemed a bit stiff at times, but overall the Audiobook was a pleasure to listen to. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A decent follow up to Cosmic Serpent. I say decent because by the author’s standard set by Cosmic Serpent, it lacks the passion, spark, and charm that kept me so engaged in my first encounter with the writer. It is, as a stand alone, an informative and interesting read.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A fantastic glimpse into all the intelligence the world has to offer. Well done Jeremy Narby!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is very interesting research and I think scientists should consider Nature’s intelligence.