Despite not being the fastest nor the strongest species, humans have become the dominant species on the planet due to our unique brains, which are our most powerful tools. Contrary to popular belief, what sets apart the human brain is not its size relative to the body, but because it gives humans the ability to collaborate with each other in a way other animals can't. Not only can we connect within groups, but we can also connect across groups.
It's these peculiarities of the human brain, how it contributed to our rise, as well as how it works for and against us, that Australian cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Mark Williams tackles in his book ''The Connected Species: How the Evolution of the Human Brain Can Save the World.'' Published in the US in hardcover in August 2023, a paperback version will be released in Australia in August this year, followed by a US paperback edition soon.
