THE ELEPHANT IN THE BRAIN chap Intro - 2
coalitions
Alliances of various parties
immersed
Covered completely; absorbed or engaged
Taboo
Excluded or forbidden from use or mention
Situational Awareness
Perception of the surrounding environment, and the ability to anticipate future events, such as danger or advantage.
monogamous
Referring to a type of relationship in which one male mates with just one female.
handicap principle
The necessity of doing something risky or wasteful in order to prove a disable trait.
misanthropy
a hatred or distrust of mankind
prestige
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
squabbles
a small fight or disagreement , to quarrel, have a small fight.
veneer
a thin surface layer, usually to make something look better or more valuable
preconception
an idea or opinion that is formed before you have enough information or experience, assumption
signaling
any communication that encodes a message
conspicuous consumption
buying expensive services and products in order to flaunt your wealth
counterintuitive
contrary to what intuition or common sense would indicate
obfuscate
deliberately make something difficult to understand, to confuse or disguise
Introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
covert
hidden; undercover, secret
venerated
highly respected
short shrift
little or no attention or thought
psyche
mind, soul, spirit
Reciprocity
mutual exchange
social status
person's position in the community
ubiquitous
present, appearing, or found everywhere
Counter-signaling
sending a message by downplaying the cue or showing off by not showing off
mired
stuck or entangled, like in mud
politics
the making of coalitions
Motives
the needs, wants, interests, and desires that cause people's behaviors
Cognitive Psychology
the scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating
evolutionary psychology
the study of the evolution of behavior and the mind, using principles of natural selection
respect
to look up to someone; to show honor
morphed
transformed
altruism
unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Jargon
vocabulary distinctive to a particular group of people, science, or business
