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Name: The Dragons of Eden
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Author: Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan’s *The Dragons of Eden* offers a comprehensive overview of human evolution, delving into the mechanisms of the brain, the nature of memory and sleep, and the myths surrounding evolution. The book also considers the prospects of intelligent extraterrestrial life and the broader implications of human and animal intelligence.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Psychology/Cognitive Psychology

Authors: Carl Sagan

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