: Arsuaga acts as the expert Sapiens, guiding Millás through various locations—from museums and archaeological sites like Atapuerca to everyday spaces like a toy store or a sex shop—to explain evolutionary concepts.
is a unique collaborative book by Spanish novelist Juan José Millás and renowned paleontologist Juan Luis Arsuaga. Published in late 2020, it is the first installment of a trilogy that explores human existence through a mix of scientific dissemination, travel writing, and humor. Core Concept and Narrative Style La vida contada por un sapiens a un neandertal....
This book launched a popular series focusing on different aspects of humanity: : Arsuaga acts as the expert Sapiens, guiding
: The central theme is that prehistory is not a thing of the past ; traces of our evolution are visible in our current behaviors, biology, and environment. The Trilogy Core Concept and Narrative Style This book launched
The book is structured as a series of "Socratic dialogues" and outings between the two authors.
: Millás plays the role of a curious Neanderthal who feels out of sync with modern society and seeks to understand his origins.