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The Wrong Assumption About Motives with Robin Hanson
02:05 - 09:51 (07:45)
Economist and author Robin Hanson discusses how many of the puzzling aspects of society can be explained by making the wrong assumption about motives and how this applies to researchers as well.
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The speaker highlights the significance of getting motives right in several areas, including social issues and research, and suggests that many misunderstandings and puzzles could be solved by correcting the underlying motives.
02:05 - 04:47 (02:41)
Summary
The speaker highlights the significance of getting motives right in several areas, including social issues and research, and suggests that many misunderstandings and puzzles could be solved by correcting the underlying motives.
ChapterThe Wrong Assumption About Motives with Robin Hanson
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
"The elephant in your brain" refers to the motives that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves.
04:47 - 06:22 (01:35)
Summary
"The elephant in your brain" refers to the motives that we keep hidden from others and even ourselves. In this podcast, the concept is explored in the context of research and personal behavior.
ChapterThe Wrong Assumption About Motives with Robin Hanson
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Evolutionary psychologist Robert Wright discusses how humans are more similar to primates and other animals than we'd like to admit, but at the same time, we're also different in many important ways.
06:22 - 07:33 (01:10)
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Evolutionary psychologist Robert Wright discusses how humans are more similar to primates and other animals than we'd like to admit, but at the same time, we're also different in many important ways.
ChapterThe Wrong Assumption About Motives with Robin Hanson
Episode#038 - Robin Hanson - The Hidden Motives in Everyday Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Humans, like primates, engage in social grooming to build and maintain relationships within groups, indicating loyalty and willingness to spend time together as a sign of social status.
07:33 - 09:51 (02:18)
Summary
Humans, like primates, engage in social grooming to build and maintain relationships within groups, indicating loyalty and willingness to spend time together as a sign of social status.