Our Inner Ape

In this thought-provoking audiobook, renowned scientist Frans de Waal explores the complexities of human behavior through the lens of our closest ape relatives: chimpanzees and bonobos. Drawing upon nearly two decades of research, he examines themes of power, sex, violence, kindness, and morality, questioning the notion that aggression is our sole inheritance from our animal ancestry. By highlighting the unique social structures and behaviors of these species, de Waal offers compelling insights into what their experiences can reveal about our own nature.