William Von Hippel
2 Books Written
The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy
by William Von Hippel
Rating: 4.2 ⭐
In the compelling popular science tradition of Sapiens and Guns, Germs, and Steel, a groundbreaking and eye-opening exploration that applies evolutionary science to provide a new perspective on human psychology, revealing how major challenges from our past have shaped some of the most fundamental aspects of our being.The most fundamental aspects of our lives—from lead
The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness
by William Von Hippel
Rating: 3.8 ⭐
From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives.Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and abundance