Sent Before Their Time

Exploring the remarkable influence of individuals born prematurely, Edward Dutton highlights how figures like Newton, Kepler, and Buddha, despite early challenges, profoundly shaped history. Drawing from his own experience as a preemie, he argues that the traits associated with premature birth often correlate with genius and charisma. Dutton presents an evolutionary theory suggesting that groups with a higher survival rate of preterm children thrived under harsh conditions, enhancing their competitive edge in historical contexts.