by Carl Sagan · Editorial Crítica · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491993520
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The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence is a book by the renowned author Carl Sagan, published by Editorial Crítica in 2021. This book, which is already a classic, was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and offers a panoramic view from prehistory to the present on the intellectual and mental evolution of the human being. Sagan explores our ancestors, the mechanics of the brain, the role of computers in brain knowledge, and memory storage. It also includes forays into myths, legends, and speculations about the future of human evolution.
Carl Edward Sagan was an American astronomer, planetary scientist and science communicator. Initially an assistant professor at Harvard, Sagan later moved to Cornell, where he was the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and directed the Laboratory for Planetary Studies. He played an active role in the Mariner, Viking and Voyager programs. He published more than 600 scientific papers and articles and several popular science books, starting with The Cosmic Connection. He won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for The Dragons of Eden.
