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Planet of the Apes: Survival of the self-promoters

Planet of the Apes: Survival of the self-promoters | Science News | Scoop.it

We humans can be a cocky species - so much so that a realistic self-image can be seen as a symptom of trouble. We naturally tend to puff ourselves up and kid ourselves, says Rutgers University evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers. That's because evolution has shaped many organisms into natural-born liars. In his new book, "The Folly of Fools, Trivers lays out a case that we humans are such good liars we even lie to ourselves.

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The evolutionary necessity of lying

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The evolutionary necessity of lying

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