An edition of The elephant in the brain
(2018)
The elephant in the brain
hidden motives in everyday life
by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson
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"This book exposes our unconscious selfish motives, those we're reluctant to discuss or even think about. These motives drive our body language, laughter, and conversation, as well as venerated institutions like art, school, charity, medicine, politics, and religion"--
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The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
Nov 01, 2020, Oxford University Press
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0197551955 9780197551950
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The elephant in the brain: hidden motives in everyday life
2018, Oxford University Press
in English
0190495995 9780190495992
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Table of Contents
Why we hide our motives. Animal behavior ; Competition ; Norms ; Cheating ; Self-deception ; Counterfeit reasons
Hidden motives in everyday life. Body language ; Laughter ; Conversation ; Consumption ; Art ; Charity ; Education ; Medicine ; Religion ; Politics ; Conclusion.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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