The Strange Order of Things

In The Strange Order of Things, renowned neuroscientist Antonio Damasio presents a groundbreaking exploration of homeostasis and its vital role in human physiology, linking our biological, psychological, and social evolution to ancient unicellular life forms. Through this investigation, he reveals how the drive for life maintenance is woven into our very chemistry, shaping our minds and cultures over time. Damasio offers a fresh perspective that deepens our understanding of existence and our interconnectedness with the history of life itself.