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The Moral Animal

8 min read 11 min listen Narrated by Sam
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What’s it about?

Evolutionary psychology reveals that our deepest instincts for love, morality, and self-deception are hidden strategies designed to spread genes, not reveal truth.

You’ll learn

  • Why love is a commitment device
  • How self-deception aids social success
  • The evolutionary roots of jealousy
  • How to transcend your genetic programming