The short version
A book about hidden motives behind everyday behavior and social institutions.
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The Elephant in the Brain
A book about hidden motives behind everyday behavior and social institutions.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-10
Last seen:2026-09-10
Times seen:1
Website:elephantinthebrain.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter gave the book a direct and emphatic recommendation.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-10
“I learned this from "The Elephant in the Brain", which I strongly recommend”
BurningFrog · recommendation
Direct HN comment
Claude, change the “Add to Cart” button to blue