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The Elephant in the Brain
Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
Kevin Simler · 2018 · 688 pages
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About the book
Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson challenge our understanding of human behavior by exploring how we are often inconsistent between our stated motives and our real motives—the "elephant" we prefer not to consciously acknowledge. The book applies insights from evolutionary psychology to explain social behaviors in contexts such as dating, parenting, morality, and politics.
With provocative, research-based arguments, the authors show how our minds have developed sophisticated mechanisms for hiding inconvenient truths, even from ourselves. A revealing read that exposes illusory self-perceptions and offers greater clarity about what really motivates us.
Book details
| Author | Kevin Simler |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Pages | 688 |
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