January 2, 2018
The Elephant in the Brain
Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
by Kevin Simler & Robin Hanson
Unveils the hidden motives driving human behavior, challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions about why people do what they do. The authors drill into various aspects of society, including politics, charity, and education, to reveal the self-serving underpinnings often at play. By combining insights from evolutionary psychology with a keen observation of social dynamics, this book offers a provocative lens through which to view human actions. It encourages a deeper understanding of our own behaviors and the societal norms that shape them
