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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 …

Literary Titan Book Review: Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection | LITERARY TITAN Conspiracy by Means of Natural, Selection by Sherman P. Bastarache, explores the intricate relationship between faith, reason, human nature, and societal constructs. 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.

Self-publishing Book Reviews: Review: Conspiracy By Means of Natural Selection by Sherman P. Bastarache | Self-Publishing Review 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.

Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews: 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. Reviewed by Leonard Smuts for Readers’ Favorite

Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews: Book review of Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection – Readers’ Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest 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 …

“An Erotic Phenotype” by Sherman P. Bastarache Posted on November 1, 2022 by Reader Views An Erotic Phenotype Sherman P. Bastarache Idein Publishing (2021)ISBN 978-0992159429 Reviewed by Jill Rey for Reader Views (11/2022) The essence of “An Erotic Phenotype” is to take a human interaction, specifically sex, and break it down piece by piece into everything that goes into it. From orgasm to outer beauty, a man versus a woman, language, and so much more, author Sherman P. Bastarache expertly informs readers in depth on the observable characteristics of sexual desire and excitement. “An Erotic Phenotype” is a deep take …

An Erotic Phenotype is an Award-Winner for the month of October 2022 at Literary Titan Book Awards https://literarytitan.com/2022/09/30/literary-titan-gold-book-award-october-2022/ Literary Titan Gold Book Award October 2022 | LITERARY TITAN I also have an author interview posted on Literary Titan: Evoking An Incident Emotion https://literarytitan.com/2022/09/18/evoking-an-incident-emotion/

Literary Titan Book Review Have you ever wondered about the uses and complexities of the female orgasm? What about human anatomy and its functions regarding sex and reproduction? Is sexual pleasure nature’s trick to get us to continue the species? In An Erotic Phenotype, by Sherman P. Bastarache, these are a few generally unspoken facts about sex. The author quickly introduces the scientific discourse about the differences between men and women regarding the sexual functions of each. But before we are plunged into the amazingly intricate details of male and female sexual roles, the author examines the function of sex within …

Self-Publishing Review (SPR) Author Sherman P. Bastarache presents a masterful new thesis on sexuality, eroticism, human anatomy, and emotional exploration in An Erotic Phenotype. 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 …