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The Elephant in the Brain

Hidden Motives in Everyday Life

by Kevin Simler, Robin Hanson · 2018 · 416 pages

Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Vitalik Buterin

About This Book

An investigation into the hidden, often selfish motives that drive human behavior and the evolutionary reasons for self-deception. The authors argue that our brains evolved to hide our true intentions to better navigate social status and cooperation.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorEconomics & FinanceSociety & Politics

Topics

Evolutionary PsychologyHuman BehaviorSelf DeceptionSignalingSocial NormsStatus

Book Details

Published

2018

Pages

416

Language

en

ISBN

9780190495992

Audiobook Available

10h 26m
Narrated by Jeffrey Kafer

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