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Mean Genes

From Sex to Money to Food: Taming Our Primal Instincts

by Terry Burnham, Jay Phelan · 2012 · 320 pages

Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

About This Book

Mean Genes examines the evolutionary roots of human behavior, explaining why ancient instincts regarding food, money, and relationships often conflict with modern life. Authors Terry Burnham and Jay Phelan provide a biological perspective on self-control and offer practical strategies for managing impulsive desires.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorScience & TechnologySelf-Improvement

Topics

Behavioral EconomicsCognitive BiasesDecision MakingHabitsMotivationRisk Management

Book Details

Published

2012

Pages

320

Language

en

ISBN

9780465031245

Audiobook Available

7h 26m
Narrated by Pat Woodruff

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