Book · 2008 · Human anatomy
Your inner fish
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He wrote an awesome book called the Your Inner Fish about how we show the remnants of our fishy ancestry. And he started a website to publicize that. And so my agent said, "Why don't you do that, too?
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If you want to learn more about Neil shubin's research check out his popular books especially your inner fish.
Steve Levitt People I (Mostly) Admire · Feb 2023 Why people recommend it
Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin is a popular science book exploring evolutionary biology by tracing human anatomical features back to ancient aquatic ancestors. On an episode of Modern Wisdom, Dr. Jerry Coyne recommended the book, noting how Shubin brilliantly showcased the physical remnants of our fishy ancestry and mentioning that the book served as an inspiration for his own public science outreach efforts. Similarly, Steve Levitt discussed the work on People I (Mostly) Admire, praising Shubin's research and explicitly encouraging listeners to read the popular book to gain a deeper understanding of evolutionary history. Levitt also noted that reading Shubin's writings helped correct his own previous misconceptions regarding evolutionary logic and biological development. Across these podcast appearances, the book was celebrated for its ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging to the general public, transforming paleontology and human anatomy into a compelling narrative about our shared evolutionary past. The discussions underscore the book's value as an exceptional educational tool that connects deep-time scientific discovery with everyday human biology, cementing its reputation among scientists and podcasters as an essential read for anyone curious about how humans came to possess their current physical form through millions of years of adaptation and evolutionary change.
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Steve Levitt if you want to learn more about Neil shubin's research check out his popular books especially your inner fish 3
“So reading your books was actually the first time that I ever understood what was wrong about that logic.”
“if you want to learn more about Neil shubin's research check out his popular books especially your inner fish”
“If you want to learn more about Neil Shubin’s research, check out his popular books, especially 'Your Inner Fish.'”
Dr Jerry Coyne He wrote an awesome book called the Your Inner Fish about how we show the remnants of our fishy ancestry. A… 1
“He wrote an awesome book called the Your Inner Fish about how we show the remnants of our fishy ancestry. And he started a website to publicize that. And so my agent said, "Why don't you do that, too?"”
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“he's made breakthrough fossil discoveries like finding the missing link between fish and land animals now known as tiktolic and is a leading popularizer of science through his best-selling books your inner fish the universe within and some assembly required”
“He's made breakthrough fossil discoveries, like finding the missing link between fish and land animals, now known as Tiktaalik, and is a leading popularizer of science through his best-selling books, Your Inner Fish, The Universe Within, and Some Assembly Required.”