Death on Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality by Jules Howard

Death on Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality

Jules Howard

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Readers who enjoy contemplative explorations of life's biggest questions through a blend of evolutionary science, dark humor, and philosophical reflection on mortality's role in nature will find this book compelling.

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As you read these words, planet Earth teems with trillions of life-forms, all going about their own business: eating, reproducing, thriving.... Yet the life of almost every single organism draws nearer to certain death. On the other hand, "suicide...

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informative: 100%

funny: 66%

hopeful: 66%

reflective: 66%

emotional: 33%


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