David Sasaki

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“Human beings have a very strong desire to have reasons for what they do and find indeterminacy hard to accept.” Our brains provide us with post facto rationalizations for our arbitrary acts. We often assume there must be evolutionary instincts that best explain our customary behavior.
Status and Culture: How Our Desire for Social Rank Creates Taste, Identity, Art, Fashion, and Constant Change
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