Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite: Evolution and the Modular Mind
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Robert Kurzban's book explores the concept of the modular mind, arguing that the human mind is composed of specialized systems that can hold contradictory beliefs without conscious awareness, leading to what appears as hypocrisy. It delves into evolutionary psychology to explain why self-deception and inconsistent behaviors are adaptive.
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Rob Kursban uh who who I know you're familiar with. He um did a similar paper years ago on um political stances around the legalization of drugs.
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"Robert Kurzban is mentioned in the conversation in the context of his paper on political stances and the legalization of drugs, linking it to 'openness to casual sex' and 'hedonism.' His book, 'Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite,' directly addresses the evolutionary and psychological underpinnings of human motivations, self-deception, and seemingly contradictory behaviors, which aligns perfectly with the discussion about proximate vs. ultimate reasons for actions."
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