About Me vs. the Multiverse: Pleased to Meet Me. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are–and how we might become our best selves. He... Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Shortlisted for the Indiana Authors Awards! Why do you vote the way you do? Somewhere deeper in, this author goes off into his political philosophies. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. In reading it, I stopped many times to make sure I wasn't reading fiction because of his constant jokes throughout. That’s what happens in this hilarious new series for fans of Stuart Gibb’s Moon Base Alpha and quirky sci-fi animated shows like Rick and Morty and Regular Show. Thank you to Trish at TLC Book Tours for including us and sending the free review copy. GENRE. He asked the Nobleman, "What is the meaning of life?" Bill Sullivan is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he studies infectious disease and genetics. “The author has a talent for distilling what may otherwise be dry and difficult material into a wondrous adventure into the physiology and psychology of the human machine. Unabridged: 11 hr 3 min Format: Digital Audiobook Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks. Deftly weaving cutting-edge science with popular culture, this accessible book will leave you wanting more.” Sharon Moalem, MD, PhD, author of Survival of the Sickest From a witty new voice in popular science comes a clever, life-changing look at what makes you you. Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are View larger image. Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are. Translated into a dozen languages, Pleased to Meet Me is available around the world! Healthcare From The Trenches: An Insider Account of the Complex Barriers of U.S. To the author, not everyone is going to get these references. 2019. Sullivan gives us a whistle-stop tour of the myriad factors that make you who you are”, The Human Genome in Health and Disease: A Story of Four Letters, Elastic Habits: How to Create Smarter Habits That Adapt to Your Day. The editor should have throttled this kind of silliness. âDavid Eagleman, PhD, New York Times bestselling author, host of PBS series The Brain, âSullivan artfully reports on how our genes interact with our surroundings to shape our unique personalities and the persons weâve become. Top subscription boxes â right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Me vs. the Multiverse: Pleased to Meet Me audiobook written by S. G. Wilson. Fascinating because science is learning more and more about how genetics, environmental factors, and microbes affect our behavior–and horrifying because of the implications of this neurological cabal. It reminded me of the old story about the guy who spent most of his life seeking "the meaning of life". They were funny, I'll give him that, but a little too much to be taken seriously. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Me vs. the Multiverse: Pleased to Meet Me "I can't believe I just said that." Why do you vote the way you do? A sci-fi comedy series about a bumbling nerd who shifts between parallel universes whenever he falls asleep. This wide-ranging tome puts a new light on human pursuits, including eating, drinking, thinking, sex, free will, even politics and religion, all presented with topical humor and wit.â And since genes can be programmed while one is still in the womb, he shows how parentsâ lifestyles influence genetic expression in their children. The foods we enjoy, the people we love, the emotions we feel, and the beliefs we hold can all be traced back to our DNA, germs, and environment. Narrator: Alex Boyles. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital â start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. Bill Sullivan's PLEASED TO MEET ME allows us to understand the world, beginning with ourselves, Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2019. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are--and how we might become our best selves. Finally after hearing of the person who knew the meaning of life, he traveled thousands of pain staking miles until he arrived where the Nobleman resided who knew the meaning of life. Learn more. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. In a blinding thunderstorm, a woman comes to after a mishap and staggers to the nearest cabin in an isolated, mountainous part of eastern Tennessee. âFrom microbes that make you intoxicated, to the genetic demons hiding within your DNAâSullivan takes you on a whirlwind journey through human biology, explaining the reasons you look and feel the way you do along the way. I took this book on vacation and kept reading sections to my husband! The book looks at the role that genes and the forces inside of us dictate what we do, what we become and how we react to situations. “I can’t believe I just said that.” “What possessed me to do that?” “What’s wrong with me?” We’re constantly seeking answers to these fundamental human questions, and now, science has the answers. A System of Legal Logic: Using Aristotle, Ayn Rand, and Analytical Philosophy to Un... Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Trends Driving Business Growth and Success in the New Economy. There was a problem loading your book clubs. But the pop-culture references, and I mean 3 to 4 at least per page, weâre just obnoxious and over the top to the point of unreadability. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Pleased to Meet Me review by Sheila Kennedy. This witty, colloquial book is popular science at its best, describing in everyday language how genetics, epigenetics, microbiology, and psychology work together to influence our personality and actions. How depressing. Please try again. Friday, August 30th: Whatâs Nonfiction? I can't believe I just said that. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. You’ll be quoting it to your friends.” —Dr. Infused with the authorâs warm and witty character, the book exposes us as the biological machines we really are. But the information seemed to be delivered in a very light handed way, lighter than Iâm used to, although Iâm not looking for scholarly. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Listen online or offline with Android, iOS, web, Chromecast, and Google Assistant. From a witty new voice in popular science comes a clever, life-changing look at what makes you you. Unable to add item to List. The writer came from an atheist liberal standing and pushed away anything to do with spirituality because it's all the genes and chemicals within the body. We like to think we’re totally in control of how we think and act, but Sullivan makes a strong case that our … Couldnât see the information for the pop culture references, Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2019. Does this book contain inappropriate content? It accomplishes the rare feat of presenting large amounts of scientific information in a manner that makes it both fascinating and fun to read. Read the full review at Jathan & Heather. “There is so much thatâs fascinating here, and suffice to say thereâs more thatâs potentially influenced by genetics than I ever thought possible. âScott Anderson, co-author of The Psychobiotic Revolution, “Filled with surprising facts, witty anecdotes, and engaging explorations of the biological forces that make us who we are, Pleased to Meet Me is a must-read for anyone interested in an intelligent approach to self-discovery. The Nobleman replied, "Isn't it? About the Author. Something went wrong. Additional gift options are available when buying one eBook at a time. In reading PLEASED TO MEET ME by Bill Sullivan I found not just the world a little easier to understand but even myself! From a witty new voice in popular science comes a clever, life-changing look at what makes you you. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. ... His book Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs book help you engage in more productive dialogue with people who hold opposing viewpoints? Instead bias is so pervasive, the author actually advocates how we should think and behave. Published by National Geographic Books on August 6, 2019. That's what happens in this hilarious new series for fans of Stuart Gibb's Moon Base Alpha and quirky sci-fi animated shows like Rick and Morty and Regular Show.It all starts with a note folded into the shape of an origami octopus: "Hi, Me. Pleased to Meet Me is an excellent, very readable, and in fact at times entertaining, exploration of what makes us who we are. Infused with Sullivan's witty voice, the book exposes us as the biological machines we really are. ", Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2019. I think we have all been in situations where we have either wondered why someone has done something, or quite frankly while WE have done something. The traveler looked at the Nobleman in a confused fashion and asked, "Is that it?". These studies made me wonder if there are other things happening under our radar that could be shaping who we are, programming our likes and dislikes. Pretty misleading. "What possessed me to do that?" To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. In partnership with the Illinois Science Council. Why do you vote the way you do? This book provides fascinating insights that are tangible, smart and worth a deeper look.” “With Pleased to Meet Me, Sullivan has pulled back the curtain and revealed that answers to the questions weâve had for ages have been within our grasp the entire time. ... we feel, and the beliefs we hold can all be traced back to our DNA, germs, and environment. Mixing cutting-edge research and relatable humor, Pleased to Meet Me is filled with fascinating insights that shine a light on who we really are--and how we might become our best selves. Why are you a morning person? 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To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we donât use a simple average. It all starts with a note folded into the shape of an origami octopus: “Hi, Me. RELEASED. Epigenetics, DNA, Microbes, and the Hidden Forces Shaping Who We Are ... DNA, why the bacteria in our guts mess with our minds, and whether there really is a "murder gene"--this revolutionary book explains the hidden forces shaping who we are, pointing us on a path to how we might become our best selves. Why are you attracted to a certain "type?" Sullivan explains how genes influence everything from how food tastes to our moods, love lives, political preferences and beliefs. We're constantly seeking answers to these fundamental human questions, and now, science has the answers. Learn how recent genetics discoveries and scientific developments in evolution theory show that aging is a treatable condition. 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