The Human Evolutionary Transition: From Animal . Enquist, Ghirlanda, L PB**

Princeton University Press

Discover a groundbreaking new theory on why human intelligence is unique. 'The Human Evolutionary Transition' by Stefano Ghirlanda and Johan Lind offers a unified view of intelligence evolution, proposing that animals and humans followed distinct paths. Animals rely on genetic programming for robust associative learning, which has limitations, while humans evolved behavioral and mental flexibility. This flexibility, fostered by extended childhoods and culture, is key to understanding human intelligence. Blending insights from psychology, evolutionary anthropology, and computational modeling, this book uses extensive data and simulations to explore the evolution of intelligence. It demonstrates how similar pressures led to different outcomes, explaining the rarity of human-like intelligence. This compelling read explores: * The two distinct evolutionary paths to intelligence in animals and humans. * The role of genetic information versus behavioral flexibility. * How culture and lengthy childhoods shaped human intelligence. * The computational and empirical evidence supporting the theory. Summary: ISBN Human Evolutionary Transition : From Animal Intelligence to Culture. Book cover type: Paperback, Language version: English, Written by: Stefano Ghirlanda, Johan Lind. Width: 235 mm, Depth: 156 mm. Publisher: Princeton University Press.