Vintage. Softcover. Very Good. Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny by Robert Wright (ISBN: 9780679758945): "Nonzero" by Robert Wright is a thought-provoking exploration of human history and the idea that the evolution of human civilization is driven by the concept of "nonzero-sum" interactions. Wright argues that the interconnectedness of societies and the pursuit of mutually beneficial relationships have played a crucial role in shaping the course of history. He examines the evolution of cooperation, technology, and culture through the lens of game theory and the concept of non-zero-sum games. "Nonzero" offers readers a fresh perspective on the forces that have shaped human destiny and the potential for a more interconnected and cooperative future. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.

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In his bestselling The Moral Animal, Robert Wright applied the principles of evolutionary biology to the study of the human mind. Now Wright attempts something even more ambitious: explaining the direction of evolution and human history--and discerning where history will lead us next.In Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny, Wright asserts that, ever since the primordial ooze, life has followed a basic pattern. Organisms and human societies alike have grown more complex by mastering the challenges of internal cooperation. Wright's narrative ranges from fossilized bacteria to vampire bats, from stone-age villages to the World Trade Organization, uncovering such surprises as the benefits of barbarian hordes and the useful stability of feudalism. Here is history endowed with moral significance--a way of looking at our biological and cultural evolution that suggests, refreshingly, that human morality has improved over time, and that our instinct to discover meaning may itself serve a higher purpose. Insightful, witty, profound, Nonzero offers breathtaking implications for what we believe and how we adapt to technology's ongoing transformation of the world.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Bookseller: Quixotic Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: QB01940
Title: Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny
Author: Wright, Robert
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0679758941
ISBN 13: 9780679758945
Publisher: Vintage
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.s.a.
This edition first published: January 9, 2001
Keywords: human evolution, social dynamics, game theory, cooperation, cultural evolution, progress, historical analysis, societal development, complexity theory, human behavior.

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