Our wild heritage

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How instincts control us and what this means for our future – fascinating insights for a life in harmony with nature

How can it be that the supposedly most highly developed being on this planet destroys its own habitat?

Do we truly control our own destiny, or are we, like every other animal species, largely driven by instinct? Apparently, yes: Incapable of forward-looking, long-term thinking, and solely interested in the immediate satisfaction of our needs, humanity is relentlessly plundering the planet's resources and is headed for its own destruction.

In his fascinating new book, Peter Wohlleben offers the first insights into the true nature of humanity. Using many astonishing comparisons to the animal and plant world, he shows that we are not the pinnacle of creation, but that evolution continues to work in us. Only by understanding human nature and accepting its ongoing impact can we forge new paths that enable a future worth living!