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Mean Genes

From Sex To Money To Food: Taming Our Primal Instincts
in: Biology
Summary:

The book explores the influence of evolutionary biology on human behavior, examining how genetic predispositions shape our actions and choices in areas such as competition, risk-taking, mating, and consumption. It offers insights into how understanding our "mean genes" can help us make better decisions and overcome instinctual drives that may not be well-suited to modern life.

Key points:

1. Genetic Selfishness: Our genes push us to survive and reproduce, affecting our behavior in ways that may not fit modern life.

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