The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson
Rating: 8/10
Date Finished: WIP
When asked to explain our behavior, our reasons and motives often don't match up. Because it's advantageous to hide our motives from others, we also do so from ourself. When we fail to acknowledge this, especially on an institutional level, problems can arise.
This book applies the Machiavellian intelligence theory to institutional decision making.