The elephant in the brain

hidden motives in everyday life

397 pages

English language

Published 2018 by Oxford University Press.

ISBN:
978-0-19-049599-2
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OCLC Number:
982092901

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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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Subjects

  • Subconsciousness
  • Self-deception
  • Cognitive psychology