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Solving Modern Problems with a Stone-Age Brain

By: Douglas T. Kenrick PhD, David E. Lundberg-Kenrick
Narrated by: Chris Sorensen
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Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world.

Over millennia, we humans have evolved a set of motivational systems to help us solve the seven basic problems of existence: surviving, protecting ourselves from dangerous others, forming friendships, winning respect, attracting mates, hanging onto mates, and caring for our families. We seek the same goals in the twenty-first century. However, the saber-tooth tigers and rival tribes that once threatened us have been replaced by marketers peddling sugar-laden foods, pundits fanning the culture war flames, and payday loan companies scamming those who can least afford it.

Through a series of engaging narratives and science-based life tips, this book helps us see past our electronics and lattes and gain helpful insights into achieving the life we want.
©2022 American Psychological Association (P)2023 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Anthropology Personal Success Psychology
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ok if you are American and want to strive to succeed I guess

This book has some interesting information, but is very much aimed at the US market and makes huge cultural assumptions that undermine it's aims and presentation .
The performance is strange to an English ear.

Generally a self help book for people that think being the most intelligent,rich, successful human in your world is a good thing.

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