The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life

Kevin Simler, Robin Hanson

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asivokonMay 12, 2020

"The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life" It gives you an alternative perspective on art, school, charity, politics (including office politics), religion, and, well, yourself. This book will likely make you revise at least some of your beliefs.

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