The Elephant in the Brain: What We Hide from Ourselves

Описание: Why do we help others?
Why do we care about status, morality, and success?
And why are we often unaware of our own real motives?

This video is a calm, reflective interpretation of The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson. Rather than summarizing chapters, it explores the book’s central idea: that much of human behavior is driven by hidden incentives we rarely acknowledge — even to ourselves.

Through psychology, social dynamics, and everyday examples, this documentary-style video examines how self-deception shapes morality, cooperation, politics, education, and identity. It is not meant to judge, persuade, or provoke outrage — only to look honestly at the mechanisms beneath polite behavior.

This is a video for quiet thinking, not quick answers.

⚠️ Disclaimer

This video is an independent interpretation and discussion of The Elephant in the Brain and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the authors or publisher.

All ideas presented are discussed in a commentary and educational context. Viewers are encouraged to read the original book for a full and authoritative understanding.

This content is intended for educational and reflective purposes only.

📚 Book Reference

The Elephant in the Brain
Kevin Simler & Robin Hanson