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How the Mind Works

Book • 1999
In this book, Steven Pinker delves into the workings of the human mind, addressing questions such as why we are rational yet often irrational, how we perceive the world, and the origins of emotions, social interactions, and higher cognitive functions.

Pinker synthesizes insights from cognitive science, evolutionary biology, and other fields to explain how the mind evolved to solve the problems faced by our ancestors.

He discusses topics like vision, emotion, social behavior, and the mysteries of consciousness, arguing for a computational theory of mind and an adaptationist approach to evolution.

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Rob Henderson
to illustrate the idea that women often prioritize high-status men, even if it means sharing them.
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#929 - Rob Henderson - The Psychology Of What Women Want
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Jonah Goldberg
as one of the twelve books written by
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Steven Pinker
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You Know That I Know | Interview: Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker
as an example of one of his "big books that are kind of theories of everything".
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Steven Pinker: Outsmarting an Irrational World : 1333
Mentioned by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, comparing fiction to cheesecake in his book "How the Mind Works."
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The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Richard Dawkins
as a segue into discussing evolutionary psychology.
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Can We Still Be Optimistic About the Future? | A Conversation with Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker
when explaining why he wrote 'The Blank Slate'.
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Episode 144, Steven Pinker x Richard Dawkins: Live in London (Part I - The Future of Humanity)
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MICHAEL SHERMER
when introducing
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Steven Pinker
and listing some of his notable books.
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The Power of Common Knowledge: Steven Pinker on Language, Norms, and Punishment
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Rob Henderson
when discussing human nature and cognitive abilities.
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E129: Dark Triad, Romantic Partner Selection, and Dating Advice w/ Rob Henderson
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Liron Shapira
as one of the best books ever and telling a lot about How the Mind Works.
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Top Professor Condemns AGI Development: “It’s Frankly Evil” — Geoffrey Miller
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Alan Alda
as one of
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Steven Pinker
's best-selling books.
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Steven Pinker: When You Know That I Know That You Know…
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Rob Henderson
when discussing status, sex, and relationships.
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Americano: Rob Henderson on Musk, monogamy & meritocracy
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Alex Krainer
as a book that influenced his thinking on psychology.
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Rethinking Market Narratives: Mastering Trend Following with Alex Krainer
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Jesse Prinz
as a foil for his book, initially conceived as a response to Pinker's evolutionary perspective on the mind.
Rationally Speaking #64 - Jesse Prinz on Looking Beyond Human Nature
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Rob Henderson
when discussing human cognitive abilities and cooperation.
How to Be Attractive & What Data Says About Dating | Rob Henderson
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Jennifer Lynn Barnes
, referencing his book "How the Mind Works."
The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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Scott Barry Kaufman
as one of
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Steven Pinker
's books.
Steven Pinker || Why Rationality Matters
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Jim Al-Khalili
as one of the books written by the guest,
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Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker
Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as one of
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