Minds make societies

Pascal Boyer's "Minds Make Societies" delves into the intricate relationship between human cognition and the emergence of social structures.

Boyer argues that cultural phenomena are not simply arbitrary inventions but rather products of our evolved cognitive architecture.

The book explores how our mental mechanisms, designed for specific adaptive challenges, shape our beliefs, practices, and institutions.

Boyer's work emphasizes the role of intuitive psychology and the way our minds process information about social interactions.

This approach offers a powerful framework for understanding the origins and persistence of cultural norms and institutions.