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The accidental mind

by David J. Linden

This analysis argues that the human brain is an imperfect result of evolutionary history rather than an optimised machine. It explores how ad-hoc neural developments have influenced social behaviours, cognitive traits, and cultural narratives.

Accession 6605 ISBN — Publisher Belknap
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