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I had high hopes that this was going to be a fun and light read. Ding dong, I was wrong. Do you think you‘re superior to other members of the animal kingdom? Read this and wish you were someone‘s pet chicken. It didn‘t make me cry, but now I‘m more envious of Wednesday All-Kitty seen here.

I won‘t lie. I picked this up because of the hilarious title.

One of the more interesting philosophy books I‘ve read. Writing is simple but engaging and coherent. Though-provoking. Relaxing. Occasionally funny.

Still properly nihilistic, tho.

Took me out of my bubble, and I couldn‘t put it down. The best philosophy books are like that—you don‘t necessarily agree with everything the author says, but you can‘t ignore it.

5.0/5

Scientists still aren't quite sure just what the definition of intelligence is, but Gregg is pretty sure that whatever it is, humans having developed it is at best a two-edged sword and at worst the stupidest thing ever.

The book functions as primer on what it means to think and feel, and Gregg's snappy writing keeps it grounded, accessible, and entertaining on every page.

#blameitonlitsy Sorry, @catiewithac , this was just okay for me. It was interesting at the beginning, presented clearly and conversationally. The longer it went, though, the more I questioned his thinking, but he really lost me in Chapter 6, where he discussed prognostic myopia and the climate crisis. Overall, some interesting ideas, but I certainly took issue with some of his broad strokes.

People, I don‘t know what you‘re reading but you NEED to add this to the list! Justin Gregg‘s debut marks the launch of an excellent new voice in science writing. Here he examines animal behavior and compares it with humans. Would Nietzsche have been happier as a narwhal? Read it for yourself!!! 🧐 🐝 🐳