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The Social Animal

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore groundbreaking insights into human nature from cognitive sciences in this 19-minute TED talk by New York Times columnist David Brooks. Unpack the massive implications for economics, politics, and self-knowledge as Brooks humorously demonstrates why humans cannot be understood as separate individuals making choices based solely on conscious awareness. Delve into the findings from Brooks' latest book and discover a new perspective on human behavior that challenges traditional views of decision-making and social interaction.

Syllabus

David Brooks: The social animal


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TED

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