Rationalization enables cooperation and cultural evolution
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DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x19002061
Abstract: Abstract Cushman argues that the function of rationalization is to attribute mental representations to ourselves, thereby making these representations available for future planning. I argue that such attribution is often not necessary and sometimes maladaptive.… read more here.
Keywords: rationalization; cultural evolution; rationalization enables; enables cooperation ... See more keywords