The Elephant in the Brain
by Kevin Simler
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeA realistic non-fiction book that is fresh and smart. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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2.0 / 5
3 ratings
About This Book
"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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- Author
- Kevin Simler
- Published
- 2018
- Pages
- 407
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- Open Library
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