{"product_id":"elephant-theory-how-our-d-m-nordmark-9798227777973","title":"Elephant Theory - How Our Subconscious Morality Drives Politics, Culture, and Civilization","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElephant Theory: How Evolutionary Instinct Drives Political Divides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy do political divides seem so deep and instinctual? Elephant Theory explains how the answer lies in our evolutionary makeup, not in logic or political theories. This groundbreaking book explores the idea that human brains function like a three-layer computer system-Survival Instinct, Group Morality, and Reasoning. It is our Group Morality Layer, which developed when we began living in social groups, that shapes our political beliefs and interactions. Conservatives and liberals diverge due to how they interpret this layer: conservatives focus on their own \"herd,\" while liberals embrace diversity, welcoming other groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspired by Jonathan Haidt's The Righteous Mind and Thomas Sowell's A Conflict of Visions, Elephant Theory delves into everything from populist movements (such as Donald Trump) and free speech to climate change and corporate decay. It examines why climate change is taken up with religious-like fervor by liberals, why conservatives are skeptical of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), and how this philosophy has contributed to the downfall of companies like Disney and franchises like Star Wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're curious about the evolutionary roots of political behaviors and want a fresh perspective on the issues that divide us, this little book is for you. It's an insightful, accessible read that will leave you questioning how much reason really guides our political decisions as opposed to instincts honed over millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the deeper, evolutionary forces behind today's political conflicts with Elephant Theory. Get it today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e D. M. Nordmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798227777973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e D.M. Nordmark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d","brand":"D. M. Nordmark","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48241834524927,"sku":"9798227777973","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a05ac4f1-449d-4b0a-9e08-2d1374bd3a79.jpg?v=1772656143","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/elephant-theory-how-our-d-m-nordmark-9798227777973","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}