Our ability to read may have evolved from our ancestor’s earliest hunting skills. Recognising and interpreting different animal tracks would have had huge advantages in the wild. Knowing which way a predator went, for instance, was probably very useful for avoiding attacks. Following the tracks of our next meal would also have helped us stay alive. So,…
Tag: origin of species
Is This The Best Way To Change The World? (3 mins)
There is no doubt that a writer’s work can influence a wide range of cultural, political and social issues. The question I’m posing today is whether this influence is genre specific. It’s highly likely that we’ll be able to find a historical, philosophical piece of literary fiction or a non-fiction book that has caused or…