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Solving Modern Problems With a Stone-Age Brain

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Solving Modern Problems With a Stone-Age Brain

Human Evolution and the Seven Fundamental Motives

PhD, Douglas T. KenrickSeries: APA Life Tools

3.6

(7)

Duration

8h 48m

Year

2023

Language

English

Highbridge Company

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Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.

Over millennia, we humans have evolved a set of motivational systems to help us solve the seven basic problems of existence: surviving, protecting ourselves from dangerous others, forming friendships, winning respect, attracting mates, hanging onto mates, and caring for our families. We seek the same goals in the twenty-first century. However, the saber-tooth tigers and rival tribes that once threatened us have been replaced by marketers peddling sugar-laden foods, pundits fanning the culture war flames, and payday loan companies scamming those who can least afford it.

Through a series of engaging narratives and science-based life tips, this book helps us see past our electronics and lattes and gain helpful insights into achieving the life we want.

Related Subjects

Evolution
Life Sciences
Science
Adult Nonfiction
Cultural & Social
Anthropology
Social Science

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SeriesAPA Life Tools

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Douglas T. Kenrick, Ph.D.Author

David E. Lundberg-KenrickAuthor

PhD, Douglas T. KenrickAuthor

Chris SorensenReader