Edward Slingerland Books
Edward Slingerland is an academic and author who specializes in cognitive science and Chinese thought. He has previously authored What Science Offers the Humanities.
Trying Not to Try
What's Trying Not to Try about?
Trying Not to Try (2014) is your guide to ancient Chinese philosophy. These blinks explain why you should allow life to manifest itself to you without forcing things to happen. They also introduce ways to live a less stressful life.
Who should read Trying Not to Try?
- Young people who feel burdened by the need to accomplish something in life
- Readers with an interest in ancient Chinese philosophy
Drunk
What's Drunk about?
Drunk (2021) is a scientific and historical inquiry into the evolutionary reasons why humans started getting drunk. Drunk examines how inebriation helped our ancestors evolve into creative, communal, cultural beings, and considers whether or not alcohol is an appropriate tool for the modern age.
In the audio version of these blinks, you'll hear "Also Sprach Zarathustra," composed by Richard Strauss, made available under a Creative Commons Attribution license by Kevin MacLeod. Thanks, Kevin!
Who should read Drunk?
- Anyone who drinks
- People curious about human behavior
- Anyone interested in evolution