Book | The Elephant in the Brain by by Kevin Simler and Robin (2018)

"Our brains are designed not just to hunt for food, but also to hunt for social status."

"The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life" by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson, published in 2018, delves into the hidden motives and subconscious drivers of human behavior. The book offers a thought-provoking exploration of how our brains often deceive us and others about our true intentions. According to Simler and Hanson, a significant part of human behavior is driven by unconscious motivations that we are often unaware of, or choose to ignore. They refer to this phenomenon as the metaphorical "elephant in the brain."