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This profound and accessible book details how science is studying nature’s best ideas to solve our toughest 21st-century problems.
If chaos theory transformed our view of the universe, biomimicry is transforming our life on Earth. Biomimicry is innovation inspired by nature – taking advantage of evolution’s 3.8 billion years of R&D since the first bacteria. Biomimics st..more
If chaos theory transformed our view of the universe, biomimicry is transforming our life on Earth. Biomimicry is innovation inspired by nature – taking advantage of evolution’s 3.8 billion years of R&D since the first bacteria. Biomimics st..more
Published September 17th 2002 by William Morrow Paperbacks (first published May 21st 1997)
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Mar 20, 2011Smellsofbikes rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I want to like this book, and I agree with her underlying theses. I enjoy reading all the gee-whiz almost-there projects that are going to supplant petroleum-based agriculture, energy, and the like, any day now. But no matter how many stories she tells about projects that *could* be better than what we use now, she never seems to touch on the fundamental problem that we, as a species, use all the food and energy we produce, so anything that is going to replace that needs to have the same product..more
The first chapter of this 1997 book should be mandatory curriculum in.. something - whatever discipline you can lock this philosophical framework for technical applications of environmental science. It is engineering, biology, and philosophy wrapped up into one.
Her premise isn't the standard concept of 'biomimicry': that nature learns from its own mistakes and evolves, and that mimicry is one way species learn.
She instead posits that over billions of years, nature has developed vastly superio..more
Her premise isn't the standard concept of 'biomimicry': that nature learns from its own mistakes and evolves, and that mimicry is one way species learn.
She instead posits that over billions of years, nature has developed vastly superio..more
I was introduced to the work of Janine Benyus by a student of mine about a year and a half ago, and have been meaning to read this book, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, ever since. This summer, I decided it was going to be a priority for my summer reading list, and it is the first one that I get to cross off.
The first thing I have to say about this book is that the concepts behind it are fabulous.. if you want to learn more about Janine Benyus and what she does, check out her ted.com..more
The first thing I have to say about this book is that the concepts behind it are fabulous.. if you want to learn more about Janine Benyus and what she does, check out her ted.com..more
Jul 25, 2013Brittney rated it liked it · review of another edition
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3.5 stars (Goodreads doesn't allow half ratings..I guess they expect reviewers to be more decisive). This book was informative but, unfortunately, was not overly so on the topic of biomimicry. Benyus could have done a better job of bridging the gap between nature and technology.
In one section of the book, she discussed how we may use materials sparingly and quoted Brad Allenby: 'Imagine how things would change if the only physical objects you bought were those you wanted to own for sentimental..more
In one section of the book, she discussed how we may use materials sparingly and quoted Brad Allenby: 'Imagine how things would change if the only physical objects you bought were those you wanted to own for sentimental..more
Dec 23, 2010T.M. Mullin rated it it was ok · review of another edition
The concept of biomimicry and the author are featured prominently in Prince Charles’ TV documentary project “Harmony”. The book Biomimicry was written in 1997 and the science is a little stale, but the idea is still very interesting. Biomimicry is largely happening in the subtleties of biology, so be prepared for a heavy dose of biochemistry. For me, Benyus’ evangelical writing style is poetic but out-of-context for such a scientific topic. I appreciate natural beauty and an elegant design solut..more
This book was a revelation for me. It's quite extraordinary to see so many disciplines and ways of thinking brought together in the name of learning from nature in order to design, produce, and manufacture in a sustainable way. There are too many brilliant models in the book of your people are doing things right. From Wes Jackson's Land Institute that's rethinking - and re-doing - how grasses are grown in a way that rejuvenates the soil to scientists trying to simulate photosynthesis as a way to..more
Nov 12, 2017Austin Burnett rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This book is an eye opener for those who may not be aware of progress has been made inspired by nature. There were several technologies and practices mentioned that I didn't know took inspiration from nature or simply just didn't know they existed.
While I really enjoyed this book, I thought a few chapters may have required more than just some university courses on chemistry/biology/etc. I ended up skimming a bit in hopes of just gaining the larger idea. I think some of the intensive details coul..more
While I really enjoyed this book, I thought a few chapters may have required more than just some university courses on chemistry/biology/etc. I ended up skimming a bit in hopes of just gaining the larger idea. I think some of the intensive details coul..more
Quite an in-depth description of observing and studying nature more closely to solve human problems. Really fascinating thinking and exciting to realize that there are more and more scientists who are starting to use this sort of technique. However, I tire fairly easily of the patronizing tone of the 'environmentally enlightened' and do not enjoy when authors shrug off religious ideas as if they were relics. Granted, I am overly sensitive in both of these categories, and these attitudes, though..more
Reminded me of Cradle to Cradle, but also felt a bit dated. Loved reading about the physical structure of Abalone shells, and the way animals ate to heal themselves. The computer technologies went a bit over my head. Great concepts, but much of what she preaches feels like old news by now.
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Jun 10, 2012Rachel Bayles rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The future of science and engineering for the layman.
Ordered chaos. Scientific beauty. A inspiration for mankind. This is a must read if you are a designer, artist or lover of science.
Nov 21, 2017Peter Mcloughlin rated it really liked it
Shelves: 00000good-things, 1990-to-2019, biology, physics, energy, medicine, nature, chemistry, general-science, nonfiction
Good ideas that are taken from nature's 4 billion years of R and D. Using hacks that evolution developed over its history.
I am trying to finish this book. It is really interesting but also very scientific, which was never my strongest subject!!
Nov 05, 2007Nathan rated it really liked it
A fantastic book about the possibilities available for biomimicry. Inspiring and informative. Everyone should read this, its a great general study on the field.
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Dec 07, 2017Nathan Albright rated it did not like it
I want to make it plain at the outset that I did not like this book. Reading this book was a frustrating experience for many reasons. For one, the tone of the author read like someone who was proselytizing for a false religion, namely the heathen worship of the earth mother, which did not bode well for my enjoyment of the book as a whole. Added to this was the inability of the author to recognize fundamental truths about design and creation that were staring her in the face and that were pain..more
Jun 28, 2018Tariq rated it it was amazing
Before I read this book, the only thing I knew of Biomimicry was from a short film on YouTube that piqued my interest.
After having finished this it, I feel overwhelmed by the new vision which compliments my sight.
Don't get me wrong, this book was hard to read. While I am not scientifically illiterate, I certaily don't have an in depth understanding of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. This books explains all aspects of science, from Biology to Chemistry and a little bit of Physics too. Quite ofte..more
After having finished this it, I feel overwhelmed by the new vision which compliments my sight.
Don't get me wrong, this book was hard to read. While I am not scientifically illiterate, I certaily don't have an in depth understanding of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. This books explains all aspects of science, from Biology to Chemistry and a little bit of Physics too. Quite ofte..more
Feb 04, 2019Makarand Datar rated it really liked it
The process of grasping the contents of this book only begins after you finish reading the book. This book is collection of information on various aspects of research that fits the lens of bio-mimicry (building systems and technologies in the image of how nature does it). Dont be discouraged if you feel overwhelmed by information and you have an urge to look up, on the internet, names of people, research, molecule, plant names, insects, enzymes and so on. I dealt with this by taking notes and pl..more
Apr 03, 2019Rachel Rogers rated it really liked it
Wow. Developing a nature center program for 4thgraders on this topic and found this book. I was unaware that Benyus coined the term Biomimicry (which the computer still doesn't recognize 22 years later). Fascinating essays on the avenues scientists of all stripes are taking to copy nature's approach to problems. Some got extraordinarily detailed on protein structures and thus FAR over my head but the approach and possible ramifications of this research was fascinating. The section that caught my..more
Reading this book was depressing.
When you hear this optimistic soon-utopia-to-be tone of 1996, when it was written, you can't help but look at what's happening now and see that nothing much has changed. Now we are just 20 years closer to environmental catastrophe.
Yes, we have Spotify and electric rental cars, but they didn't change big thing, unfortunately.
Some parts of it I found really interesting, some not enough developped or a little bit too far fetched, only full of descriptions of new d..more
When you hear this optimistic soon-utopia-to-be tone of 1996, when it was written, you can't help but look at what's happening now and see that nothing much has changed. Now we are just 20 years closer to environmental catastrophe.
Yes, we have Spotify and electric rental cars, but they didn't change big thing, unfortunately.
Some parts of it I found really interesting, some not enough developped or a little bit too far fetched, only full of descriptions of new d..more
Mar 05, 2019Vinay Ayilavarapu rated it really liked it
Biomimicry is a frustratingly a good book, the reason for that is lack of depth. J.M Benyus writes exuberantly about how to create a sustainable future but doesn't give enough details pertaining to implementation challenges. The chapter on 'How we will feed ourselves in the future?' was the one which has realistically achievable ideas but rest of them are mostly theoretical in nature. As an Engineer, it was hard to swallow the biomimicry pill presented here. Looking for sources is only half the..more
Jan 01, 2019Jayendren Subramoney rated it really liked it
Excellent book! The text re-orientates a person thinking from the typical western Baconesque scientific thinking to something more respectful of nature. The author positions nature as a teacher that has solved some difficult challenges over millennia with few external inputs and even less unused output. The idea that modern science and scientists are realising the closed loop systems nature has evolved provide excellent solutions to our most pressing modern day challenges; everything from powerf..more
Sep 19, 2017Steve Voiles rated it it was amazing
Written in the 90's, it is still exciting to read her account of the energy dynamics of nature's building method's and sustainability strategies. Human's defy nature by creating products and substances that do not naturally breakdown in a cycle that support life instead of endangering it. We have much to learn and this book drives the point home by elucidating the amazing ways of nature that we could decide to emulate instead of tromp upon.
I am excited to look for updated material to see what pr..more
I am excited to look for updated material to see what pr..more
Oct 18, 2018BrandonCWalters rated it really liked it
A well developed look into how biology can shape the world around us. Janine Benyus provides great examples such as how whale fins provide enhanced wind turbines that are quieter, to how integrating multiple crops within a single field provides natural insect protection. The book is inspiring for those with the love of biology and engineering. After reading it, there are many advancements that have been developed since then and a second book could easily be made with the new technologies.
I wish there was an updated version of this book - 20 years changes a lot. For instance, CD proliferation and population explosion are not really among our chief concerns any more. That said, seeing into the world of the biomimic, briefly understanding how brilliant and complex nature actually is and getting insights into how we could use it, was really cool. I just hope that in the 20 years since the movement hasn’t faded.
Biomimicry, an excellently written survey, goes through with a fine tooth comb the technologies and processes which are biomimetic in nature. With Benyus's humor and wit you will find this compendium of technologies very palatable and informational if not inspiring; be forewarned there is a good amount of information in this book, do take a week to read it for maximum enjoyment!
Without a somewhat comprehensive background in biology, this book was somewhat difficult to understand. Additionally, I was hoping Bentus would use this book to speak about what humans have learned from the countless occurrences of self-engineering in nature, but instead, she told many (often too long) personal stories about her interactions with different scientists.
Brilliant curation of stories to begin twisting your thoughts in the direction of bio-mimicry.
Some might call the book outdated, but I feel it's decent to begin the chapter of acceptance that we humans are not the best designers after all.
Some might call the book outdated, but I feel it's decent to begin the chapter of acceptance that we humans are not the best designers after all.
Mar 13, 2019Cassie Grimm rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Understanding life made easy
I liked that the content was easily digestible and kept me hooked. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking a basic yet thorough understanding of how far we've evolved.
I liked that the content was easily digestible and kept me hooked. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking a basic yet thorough understanding of how far we've evolved.
Good examples and context.
Jul 11, 2018Marufjon Marajabov rated it liked it · review of another edition
Just a good read!
I would say the book is a bit outdated. Also, it’s too much technicality and gets confusing sometimes for the general reader.
I would say the book is a bit outdated. Also, it’s too much technicality and gets confusing sometimes for the general reader.
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Janine M. Benyus is an American natural sciences writer, innovation consultant, and author.
Benyus graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with degrees in natural resource management and english literature/writing. Benyus teaches interpretive writing, lectures at the University of Montana, and works towards restoring and protecting wild lands. She serves on a number of land use committees..more
Benyus graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with degrees in natural resource management and english literature/writing. Benyus teaches interpretive writing, lectures at the University of Montana, and works towards restoring and protecting wild lands. She serves on a number of land use committees..more
“We are still beholden to ecological laws, the same as any other life-form.” — 0 likes
“After 3.8 billion years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival.” — 0 likes
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