Introduction to the Evolution of Intelligence

The Brain and Its Function

Understanding the Genetics of Intelligence

Insight into Evolutionary Stages

The Evolution of Mammalian Intelligence

Human Intelligence and the Rise of Homo Sapiens

Speculations on the Future Evolution of Intelligence

The Impact of Technological Advances on Intelligence

The Role of Dragons and Myths in Understanding Evolution

Concluding Thoughts on Human Intelligence

In 'The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence', Carl Sagan traces the evolution of human intelligence from its origins in DNA molecules to its culmination in the vastness of human mind. He explores theories, poses questions and ponders the future of our intelligence.