This was so interesting! I am definitely guilty of anthropomorphizing everything from the cat to Alexa, so found this peek behind the curtain to be an exceptionally intriguing one. I was familiar with the concept, but the biological and evolutionary science behind the theories was fascinating to me. I especially enjoyed the forays into AI and machine learning.

I did find some of the chapters to feel slightly repetitive, but on the whole this one held my attention from start to finish. The anecdotes and examples were very engaging and the science was written in a way that felt accessible without feeling dumbed-down.

Engaging and entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where pop-sci and quirky nonfic are popular.

Popular social science reads are generally well-received, and it's the rare reader that doesn't humanize their pets (or maybe their toasters). This will appeal to many.