New Scientist
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Polymaths are a dying breed. We have amassed so much information since the Enlightenment that it is difficult to make a mark by generalising: specialism is king.
In The Universe Within, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin shares the findings of some of the great scientific specialists – as well as those of a few unsung heroes. But he also explains how a generalist’s appreciation of their work is still possible, simply by looking inside the human body. Within each of us is a multitude of memory aids that, when read correctly, help to tell the stories of our species, planet and universe. Read more on newscientist.com…
