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The Myth of the Wise Species: A Reckoning with Human Hubris, Ignorance, and the Future of Our Planet
Is human intelligence our greatest strength—or our deadliest flaw?
The Myth of the Wise Species
A Reckoning with Human Hubris, Ignorance, and the Future of Our Planet
For centuries, humanity has crowned itself the pinnacle of intelligence, believing our ability to create, communicate, and dominate proves our superiority. But what if this self-assured wisdom is nothing more than an illusion—a myth built on hubris and blind ignorance?
In The Myth of the Wise Species, you’ll embark on a profound journey illusion of human intelligence and the limits of knowledgeThe overwhelming flood of information overload that leaves us more confused than everThe devastating consequences of our ecological destruction and disconnection from natureThis book challenges the narrative of progress, exposing how our greatest achievements often deepen social inequality, environmental collapse, and technological dependency.
Explore how smartphones, algorithms, and digital culture shape our minds, why certainty has become a dangerous cult, and how we fail to recognize the consciousness of other beings.
Yet, amid this reckoning, there remains hope. Through humility, gratitude, and conscious evolution, a path toward awakening and planetary redemption may still be possible.
Perfect for readers interested Philosophy of modern societyEnvironmental awareness and climate crisisSocial commentary nonfictionPersonal transformation and consciousness awakeningThe Myth of the Wise Species is a call to rethink what it truly means to be intelligent—and to reclaim a wiser, more compassionate way forward.
The Myth of the Wise Species
A Reckoning with Human Hubris, Ignorance, and the Future of Our Planet
For centuries, humanity has crowned itself the pinnacle of intelligence, believing our ability to create, communicate, and dominate proves our superiority. But what if this self-assured wisdom is nothing more than an illusion—a myth built on hubris and blind ignorance?
In The Myth of the Wise Species, you’ll embark on a profound journey illusion of human intelligence and the limits of knowledgeThe overwhelming flood of information overload that leaves us more confused than everThe devastating consequences of our ecological destruction and disconnection from natureThis book challenges the narrative of progress, exposing how our greatest achievements often deepen social inequality, environmental collapse, and technological dependency.
Explore how smartphones, algorithms, and digital culture shape our minds, why certainty has become a dangerous cult, and how we fail to recognize the consciousness of other beings.
Yet, amid this reckoning, there remains hope. Through humility, gratitude, and conscious evolution, a path toward awakening and planetary redemption may still be possible.
Perfect for readers interested Philosophy of modern societyEnvironmental awareness and climate crisisSocial commentary nonfictionPersonal transformation and consciousness awakeningThe Myth of the Wise Species is a call to rethink what it truly means to be intelligent—and to reclaim a wiser, more compassionate way forward.
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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