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Summary of Jonathan Kennedy's Pathogenesis
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Listen to the Summary of Jonathan Kennedy's Pathogenesis in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Pathogenesis" by Jonathan Kennedy delves into the historical interplay between human evolution, migration, and infectious diseases. It explores the coexistence and eventual dominance of Homo sapiens over other human species, attributing the spread of Homo sapiens to their cognitive abilities and interbreeding with Neanderthals and Denisovans, which provided genetic advantages. The book examines the role of infectious diseases in shaping human history, from the construction of Stonehenge to the spread of agriculture and the rise and fall of empires...
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