The Social Leap

Autor*innen

• Aiga von Hippel

Parameter

• Historisches Thema
• Psychologische Thematik
• Sachliteratur
• Sozialwissenschaften
• Wissenschaft

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In the tradition of popular science works like Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel, this groundbreaking exploration applies evolutionary science to human psychology, revealing how past challenges have shaped fundamental aspects of our existence. The transition from rainforest to savannah forced our ancestors to shift from individualism to a new form of collectivism, fundamentally altering our minds. This transformation influenced our tendencies toward aggression and peace, leadership and followership, and innovation versus invention. It also fostered a new type of social intelligence and introduced new sources of life satisfaction. The author presents a revolutionary hypothesis, tracing human development through three critical evolutionary inflection points to illustrate how our distant past continues to shape our lives today. From the mundane reasons behind exaggeration to surprising insights about self-deception and the paradox of fame and fortune, the implications are vast and significant. By blending anthropology, biology, history, and psychology with evolutionary science, this work offers a fresh perspective on our species, providing insights into what defines us, what brings us happiness, and how we can leverage this understanding to enhance our lives.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Paperback