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The Modular Mind

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The Social Payoffs of Ignorance

This chapter examines how ignorance can serve as an advantage in certain social contexts, revealing the surprising benefits of not knowing the whole truth. Through various examples, including pedestrian behavior and references to a theorist on self-deception, it highlights the complexities of human behavior and social interactions.

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