Book Reviews and Media: Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection
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Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection is a silver award-winner for January 2025.
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The author decodes the psychological and evolutionary origins of belief systems, language, and cultural narratives. Using a mix of historical, anthropological, and scientific perspectives, the book delves into humanity’s journey from primal instincts to complex ideologies, ultimately examining how belief and reasoning have shaped human progress and conflict.
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Bastarache argues that the human mind, shaped by evolutionary processes, has an inherent tendency to create and believe in conspiracy theories. He examines the role of social and ancient cultures in shaping belief systems and our desire for control over the world. The book challenges readers from all backgrounds, urging a search for truth over acceptance of falsehoods. Bastarache’s bold approach to addressing a universal yet controversial subject shows a fearless commitment to intellectual honesty and I was absolutely fascinated by this exploration of why we want to believe in proposed ‘truths’ from cover to cover.
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The author points out that the clash between faith and reason has potentially fatal flaws that could result in our destruction. He analyses how knowledge and thus our belief systems came into being, asking if the human condition makes sense and whether we can believe what we have been taught. The role of women and their unfair relegation to an inferior place in society through the ages is a major theme whose history can be traced back to the biblical fall from grace.
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To achieve its stated purpose of interrogating how natural selection can create conspiring minds that, in turn, create conspiracy theories, this book delves deeply into cultural, evolutionary, and psychological trends across time, singling out points of overlap, conflict, and uncertainty before digging down into what those intersections and contradictions mean. Whether touching on Star Trek, quantum entanglement, Immanuel Kant, or anthropomorphic projection, this sprawling examination of thought, science, logic, and belief offers a cautious reframing of humanity’s perennial clash between faith and reason.
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So many books of this type focus on the mental processes of Man the Hunter! But of course, a more logical place to look for the ways in which the brain develops is in the interactions of newborns with their mothers, or “goddesses,” as Bastarache has it. After all, to an infant, its mother is not only a literal fountain but also a fountain of language acquisition and learning.
Reviewed by Justin Gaynor for Reader Views (10/2024)
Book Reviews And Media: An Erotic Phenotype
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An Erotic Phenotype is a gold award-winner for October 2022.
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Sherman P. Bastarache’s An Erotic Phenotype is a bold and intellectually ambitious exploration of human sexuality, anatomy, and the evolutionary forces that shape desire. Drawing on biology, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, Bastarache challenges conventional wisdom about the origins and purposes of sexual behavior, particularly the nature of orgasm, reproduction, and the instinctual drives that underlie erotic life.
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Throughout his writing, Bastarache compares human sexual anatomy and behaviors to other mammals, providing readers with a well-researched perspective of animals and our predecessors in addition to a deeply human experience of sex and its related phenomena. He begins by examining the difference between male and female ejaculation and orgasm, counting both as necessary for reproduction and debunking common myths surrounding them, then moves into the science behind sensual feelings and behavior.
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“An Erotic Phenotype” is a deep take on one author’s understanding of the science and development of female and male as it relates to sexual arousal. Chapter by chapter Bastarache takes readers deeply into one topic at a time as he seeks to break down the interaction of sex and its environment. Chapter one dives right into the topic of orgasms, including an interesting description of how female and male genitalia form the ejaculate process. From there, readers are thrust into feelings, body mapping, hormones, the brain, genes, and so much more. As a female, I learned so much about my own body and desires as well as that of my male counterpart.
Reviewed by Jill Rey for Reader Views (11/2022)
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An Erotic Phenotype provides highly insightful information on sex, the necessity of orgasm, both male and female, different types of sexual attractions, and other sex-related occurrences. It is delightful because although it is very scientific information, it is written in a simple way to understand and follow.
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With each chapter probing deeper into the body, mind, and societal structures that define sexuality and pleasure, the average reader will be wide-eyed by how much they learn about their own erotic potential. Even for those who consider themselves well-versed in the intimate aspects of their reproductive systems, this book will surely shed fresh light, given its comprehensive overview. From quantum physics and multiple orgasms to “Gray’s Anatomy” and bisexuality, this far-ranging read is enlightening in numerous ways.
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If you are looking for a detailed, deeply insightful read about the female reproductive system, Sherman P Bastarache’s An Erotic Phenotype is a must-read for you. Bastarache exhibits his knowledge and understanding of the subject of the female reproductive system with the use of his unique style of writing. He captures his ideas in an intensive yet perceivable way, using an appropriate and sophisticated choice of words.
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He supports his arguments with research from reputable sources that lend credibility to them, and this is also how he sustains his fascinating explanation about how females achieve arousal. Bastarache dissects the brain and the part it plays in the mind and body connection. His notions in An Erotic Phenotype are sure to spark discussion, especially among those who seek answers to the marvels of the human anatomy as a complex product of natural engineering.
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My mind was blown! An Erotic Phenotype contains some highly intelligent, interesting, and elaborate insights about sex and humans. The valuable references and book recommendations are perfect for readers who wish to read more about the various ideas discussed in the book. Since it’s a book that engages your mind and reasoning faculties, prepare to question what you know and discover several new ideas about sex and related phenomena.
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Book Reviews and Media: Moral Indignation
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Moral Indignation is an award finalist in the 2019 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards Contest: Non-Fiction Religion/Philosophy genre.
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Book Reviews and Media: Tilogos
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Tilogos is an award finalist in two categories for the 2013 Readers’ Favorite Book Award Contest!
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