The Story of the Human Body
The Story of the Human Body
Daniel Lieberman
Tai Lopez
Fascinating that it takes on average 12,000,000 calories for a human to go from birth to maturity. - Tai Lopez
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The Story of the Human Body

The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease

Daniel Lieberman
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Daniel Lieberman
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In "The Story of the Human Body," Daniel Lieberman embarks on a captivating journey through the corridors of time to explore the evolution of the human body, offering a profound understanding of our physical form and the health challenges it faces in the modern world. With the expertise of a seasoned evolutionary biologist, Lieberman traces the critical transformations that have shaped us, from our early days of bipedalism to the development of our large brains and complex cultural abilities. This book is not just a historical account, but a mirror reflecting our ancestral legacy and its impact on our health today. Lieberman masterfully illustrates the clash between our Stone Age bodies and the contemporary environment, revealing a paradox of increased longevity shadowed by chronic disease. He delves into how our bodies' adaptation to past environments now fuels current health issues, such as obesity and type-2 diabetes, through a dynamic he terms "dysevolution." This narrative is a call to action, urging a harmonization of our biological heritage with modern life to foster better health. "The Story of the Human Body" is a compelling synthesis of biology, anthropology, and medicine, offering invaluable insights into how understanding our evolutionary past can guide us towards a healthier future.

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Released
2013
1 Oct
Length
480
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Fascinating that it takes on average 12,000,000 calories for a human to go from birth to maturity. - Tai Lopez
We didn’t evolve to be healthy, but instead we were selected to have as many offspring as possible under diverse, challenging conditions. As a consequence, we never evolved to make rational choices about what to eat or how to exercise in conditions of abundance and comfort.
— Daniel Lieberman, The Story of the Human Body

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