Evolution: From Neanderthal to Homo sapiens

Juan Jose Millás – a Spanish writer and journalist, known for his ironic and philosophical style. His works, translated into many languages, have been awarded prestigious literary prizes. He is also a regular author for the newspaper “El País,” where his articles feature a sharp perspective on modernity.
Juan Luis Arsuaga – a Spanish paleontologist and professor, co-director of the excavations at the Atapuerca site. He has received prestigious scientific awards for his contributions to the study of human evolution.

“The Story of Life Told by a Rational Person to a Neanderthal” – is an captivating journey into the past and present of humanity, presented in the form of a dialogue between a modern human (sapiens) and a Neanderthal.
In the book, scientific facts and philosophical reflections are skillfully interwoven, revealing to the reader the complex and multifaceted picture of human existence. The authors not only describe the stages of evolution, the differences between Neanderthals and sapiens but also deeply investigate the issues of biology, social structures, the development of technology, art, and culture.
They raise philosophical themes such as the meaning of life, the fear of death, freedom of choice, and responsibility for the future of humanity. Through the lens of dialogue, the reader rediscovers familiar aspects of everyday life, pondering questions about how we have come to be who we are today.
The work of Millás and Arsuaga is a captivating story of humanity in all its complexity and contradictions, prompting reflection and the search for answers to timeless questions about the nature of our existence.
In this book, life beats – the best of stories.