The basic understanding of evolution that I carry around in my head enhances my life. I've done night dives in the Caribbean, 130 feet down, and ther… - Guy P. Harrison

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The basic understanding of evolution that I carry around in my head enhances my life. I've done night dives in the Caribbean, 130 feet down, and there were moments when I might have felt like an astronaut visiting some alien planet filled with exotic life. But I knew better. I was home and all the weird and wonderful lifeforms around me were family. The magnificence and importance of nature are clarified and amplified in light of the awareness of shared ancestors and a common origin. I understand that I'm inside the big beautiful blur of life that surrounds our world. And that makes the ride even more amazing.

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About Guy P. Harrison

Guy P. Harrison (born October 8, 1963) is an American author of multiple bestselling books. He resides in the United States and is known for his written works on science, critical thinking, anthropology, history, race, and nature.

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I can easily imagine the first museum having existed a million or more years ago. Picture an elderly Homo erectus proudly displaying an assortment of exquisitely crafted Acheulian hand axes for all to see. Maybe there was even a children's educational section for hands-on tool making fun. For as long as humans have had stuff, someone probably felt compelled to show off that stuff.

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