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Unifying stories or history, if you like, are a part of the fabric of what binds us as a race. Each country and religion has its stories of how it was founded and who the heroes and heroines are. This in many ways is the glue of me and you. Origin Story by David Christian goes well beyond national boundaries and epic tales of national pride. It's the story of everything according to science. David Christian just puts everything into a readable enjoyable format. Well done Sir. Science does have an ability to help us come to a unifying story based on facts and highly researched theory. It's when we discount facts or as close to fact as we are currently capable, that societies drift toward chaos. Interestingly enough the Origin Story begins...in the beginning... and chaos was definitely present for the beginning. I'm not going to get into the weeds here and now about what that chaotic violent origin was like. That's what the City Voice podcast is for. Besides Professor David Christian does a better job than I telling the story. In my opinion, it's important to remember that Origin Story is just that. It's the telling of the story of our origin. In fact, it's the story of the origin of everything. It's a big glorious story that takes us literally from nothing to the aforementioned chaos of universal origins, the dinosaurs, the appearance of man, farming, communities, and societies coming onto the scene. I think this a book waiting for a movie to happen. I'm hoping there is a scene where Professor Christian is interviewed by Bill Newgent, host of the City Voice Podcast... More important than the self-indulgence of a fascinating read is potential outcomes. I go back to where I started. Our stories unify us. It's only always important to question and explore but not ignore facts. Or at least the best possible information we have. We get to make our best possible judgments around those. Origin Story isn't solely looking back. The story gives us a greater understanding of where we...everything...came from and what that means in terms of where we are headed...everything. So, three cheers to an important story based on facts and highly regarded thought. Thanks and don’t forget to subscribe to City Voice and share with your friends. SHOW LINKS Where to find Origin Story