The Social Leap
The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book explores the evolutionary journey that shaped human social behavior, tracing back to our ancestors' transition from the trees to the savanna. It examines how evolutionary pressures led to the development of unique social skills, cooperation, and the psychological mechanisms that contribute to our happiness and social success.
Key points:
1. The Social Leap: Our ancestors moved from trees to the savannah, leading to new social behaviors for survival, like group cooperation and complex social structures.
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