Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite
Evolution and the Modular Mind
Robert Kurzban
The book explores the concept of modularity in the human brain, suggesting that our minds consist of multiple specialized units which can lead to seemingly contradictory behaviors and beliefs. It argues that what we often label as hypocrisy is a natural byproduct of these competing mental subsystems, shaped by evolutionary processes to handle different adaptive challenges.
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