Summary:
The book explores the idea that human consumption patterns are deeply influenced by evolutionary drives related to mating and social status. It examines how marketing taps into our biological instincts to drive our purchasing decisions and signal personal traits to others.
Key points:
1. Signaling in Human Behavior:
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