The Folly of Fools The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life [Audiobook]

English | ASIN: B09R51JGMB | 2022 | 17 hours and 15 minutes | MP3 | M4B | 474 MB
In his bold new work, prominent biological theorist Robert Trivers unflinchingly argues that self-deception evolved in the service of deceit - the better to fool others. We do it for biological reasons - in order to help us survive and procreate. From viruses mimicking host behavior to humans misremembering (sometimes intentionally) the details of a quarrel, science has proven that the deceptive one can always outwit the masses. But we undertake this deception at our own peril. The Folly of Fools is an ambitious investigation into the evolutionary logic of lying and the costs of leaving it unchecked.