15. Robin Hanson: Understanding The Hidden (& Darker) Motives of Human Behavior

[00:45] - What is the elephant in the brain?

[03:45] - Hidden motives in chimps

[05:54] - The 3 main games people play: sex, status, and politics

[07:58] - Social norms & hiding our darker intentions

[13:20] - Understanding the secret message of body language

[18:12] - The hidden motives behind buying luxury items

[23:32] - The darker motives of why people give to charities

[27:47] - Hidden motives of speaking

[31:29] - Why people laugh & how it serves as a signal to others

[36:17] - How this book can help you develop a new mental model of the world

[41:06] - The hidden motive behind the educational system

[44:52] - Two books that had a big impact on Robin