The elephant in the brain
Subtitle: hidden motives in everyday life
By: Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson
Contributors: Hanson, Robin, 1959- author
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 397
ISBN-13: 9780190495992
Subjects: Subconsciousness; Self-deception; Cognitive psychology
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Why we hide our motives. Animal behavior ; Competition ; Norms ; Cheating ; Self-deception ; Counterfeit reasons; title: Hidden motives in everyday life. Body language ; Laughter ; Conversation ; Consumption ; Art ; Charity ; Education ; Medicine ; Religion ; Politics ; Conclusion.