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The Social Leap
The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy
Book • 2018
In 'The Social Leap,' William von Hippel presents a revolutionary hypothesis that explains how three critical evolutionary inflection points have shaped human development.
The book blends anthropology, biology, history, and psychology to provide insights into why we exaggerate, believe our own lies, and how fame and fortune can bring misery as well as happiness.
It argues that the 'social leap' from individualism to collectivism on the savannah fundamentally altered aspects of our lives, including leadership, innovation, aggression, and happiness.
The book offers a fresh perspective on human psychology and provides clues on how to improve our lives by understanding our evolutionary past.
The book blends anthropology, biology, history, and psychology to provide insights into why we exaggerate, believe our own lies, and how fame and fortune can bring misery as well as happiness.
It argues that the 'social leap' from individualism to collectivism on the savannah fundamentally altered aspects of our lives, including leadership, innovation, aggression, and happiness.
The book offers a fresh perspective on human psychology and provides clues on how to improve our lives by understanding our evolutionary past.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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Steven Bartlett as the author of the book, highlighting his expertise in evolutionary psychology.
Steven Bartlett as the author of the book, highlighting his expertise in evolutionary psychology.
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Authored by 
Bill von Hippel , the book delves into the evolutionary science behind human behavior and happiness.
Bill von Hippel , the book delves into the evolutionary science behind human behavior and happiness.
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Mentioned as one of the author’s books, exploring how our minds function in the modern world.
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Mentioned by the podcast host while discussing mimetic desire and its role in human conflict.
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Mentioned as foundational work on evolutionary science and its relation to human behavior and happiness.
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