Science
The Social Leap
William Von Hippel · 2018
Lindy Score
1,806·Proven
8 yrs
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1
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Why it endured
William Von Hippel argues that human intelligence evolved primarily for social competition — and that understanding this explains our politics, status-seeking, and tribalism. A sweeping and persuasive account of the social origins of the human mind.
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Chris WilliamsonHost of Modern Wisdom podcast
“Appeals to Sapiens fans with its exploration of how our ancestors adapted to grassland living and the coordination challenges that shaped us, touching on quirky questions like why kids throw stones and why we believe our own lies, all wrapped in an engaging narrative that doesn't demand you memorize concepts to apply them.”
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