Solving Modern Problems With a Stone-Age Brain: Human Evolution and the Seven Fundamental Motives

✍ Scribed by Douglas T. Kenrick, David E. Lundberg-Kenrick

Publisher: APA LifeTools
Year: 2022
Tongue: English
Leaves: 357
Edition: 1
Category: Library

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

✦ Synopsis

Sharing stories and advice rooted in the science of evolutionary psychology, father and son authors Doug Kenrick and David Lundberg-Kenrick pinpoint the dangers of stone-age problem solving for our lives today, and present a new, systematic way to survive and be happy in the modern world. Over millennia, we humans have evolved a set of motivational systems to help us solve the seven basic problems of existence: surviving, protecting ourselves from dangerous others, forming friendships, winning respect, attracting mates, hanging onto mates, and caring for our families. We seek the same goals in the 21st century. However, the saber-tooth tigers and rival tribes that once threatened us have been replaced by marketers peddling sugar-laden foods, pundits fanning the culture war flames, and payday loan companies scamming those who can least afford it. Through a series of engaging narratives and science-based life tips, this book helps us see past our electronics and lattes and gain helpful insights into achieving the life we want.

✦ Table of Contents

Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Evolutionary Psychology as a Guide to Self-Actualization
1. Modern Problems Meet Ancient Human Motives
2. The Psychology of Basic Survival
3. Avoiding Bullies, Barbarians, and Microplunderers
4. Getting Along
5. Getting Ahead
6. Finding True Love
7. How Do Fools Stay in Love?
8. Family Values
9. Back to the Future
Postscript: To-Do Tomorrow
Notes
References
Index
About the Authors

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