{"title":"Justin Gregg","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Justin Gregg, a distinctive voice in the realms of Science and Nature literature. Gregg is renowned for his ability to fuse profound scientific insight with engaging narrative, making complex subjects both accessible and entertaining for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eIf Nietzsche Were a Narwhal\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a thought-provoking exploration of consciousness, intelligence, and the philosophical queries that arise from them. Through a unique lens that juxtaposes the ideas of the iconic philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche with the intriguing world of narwhals, Gregg invites readers on an introspective journey that challenges conventional wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned science enthusiast or newly curious about nature's wonders, Justin Gregg's collection promises to enlighten and captivate, inviting you to ponder the significant and the sublime in the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"if-nietzsche-were-a-narwhal-by-justin-gregg-9781399712477","title":"If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinancial Times Best Books for Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Entertaining and original.' \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Accessible and insightful, it's a thought-provoking read.' \u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Highly readable.' \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Nothing less than brilliant.' \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Justin Gregg puts it, there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans - our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness - and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833173627116,"sku":"9781399712477","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9492833482686.jpg?v=1758444074"},{"product_id":"humanish-by-justin-gregg-9780861549825","title":"Humanish","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver glanced at your cat and wondered if they were plotting something? 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Similarly, Justin Gregg, a researcher with the Dolphin Communication Project, regularly receives emails from mothers-to-be convinced that dolphins would make excellent midwives (spoiler alert: they definitely wouldn’t).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiving into the strange way anthropomorphism shapes our understanding of the world, Gregg offers an eye-opening, humorous journey through human perception. 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