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Odike, 5-Star Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection is an ambitious and thought-provoking exploration of human consciousness, belief, evolution, and the ways people come to understand the world around them. What I found most interesting was Bastarache’s attempt to look beyond the usual idea of conspiracy theories and examine why the human mind is capable of creating and holding onto beliefs in the first place. His discussion of the relationship between mothers and infants, language development, and the evolution of consciousness offers an unusual perspective on how human thinking may have developed. I also found his exploration of faith and …

Conspiracy by Means of Natural SelectionAuthor – Sherman P. BastaracheRating – /5“Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection” by Sherman P. Bastarache is an ambitious and thought-provoking exploration of why human beings are drawn to conspiratorial thinking and how evolution may have shaped that tendency. Rather than focusing on specific conspiracy theories, the book examines the deeper psychological and cultural forces that influence belief systems. Drawing from subjects as varied as evolutionary biology, history, philosophy, religion, and anthropology, Bastarache encourages readers to question how knowledge is formed and why people often accept ideas that align with their existing worldview. One of the …

Literary Titan Book Review: Moral Indignation | LITERARY TITAN I would recommend Moral Indignation to Christians who feel torn between loyalty to their faith community and respect for modern science, and to believers who suspect that “do nothing” is not a morally neutral stance in medicine. It could also interest secular readers who want to see a serious Christian wrestle with stem cells, DNA, and bioethics without hiding behind easy platitudes. If you appreciate strong feelings and a very human voice that tries to drag faith and reason into the same room, you will find Bastarache’s thoughts inspiring. Moral Indignation is a …

An Erotic Phenotype was an Award Winner, Honorable Mention, in Nonfiction – Society & Social Sciences – History & Theory at the 2025 BookFest Awards

Interview with Sherman P. Bastarache | Author of Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection I was amazed at the interesting quality of these questions I was compelled to answer! Interview with Sherman P. Bastarache | Author of Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection – Famous Books

I am proud to announce that I have contributed an article, now published, to a wonderful cause. Never Again is an important coalition against antisemitism which has become a major issue for Israel and the free world. Several authors share their poetry and stories in support of Israel and the Jewish communities.   Never Again: Allies Speak Out Against Antisemitism. Never Again: Allies Speak Out Against Antisemitism: Zohar, Sharon, Duchene, Alex, De, Rochelle: 9798297018679: Books – Amazon.ca

Book Review by BookViral https://bookviralreviews.com/book-reviews/sexuality-studies-human-sexuality/ 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.

Book Review by Booklife An Erotic Phenotype by Sherman P. Bastarache | BookLife 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.

I am pleased to announce that my book Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection is a Silver Book Award Winner for the month of January 2025. Literary Titan Silver Book Award January 2025 Literary Titan Silver Book Award January 2025 | LITERARY TITAN

Reader Views Book Reviews: “Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection” by Sherman P. Bastarache – Reader Views Book Reviews 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.  He lays this all out in far more detail than I’m providing …