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The Massive Mind: Theories of Social Cognition in the 21st Century
Ever wonder why your brain seems to juggle a dozen social puzzles at once, from decoding a friend's sarcasm to guessing what your boss really means? Turns out, your mind might be less like a generalist and more like a squad of specialists, each handling its own social mission. John H. Harvey’s “The Massive Mind” takes a deep dive into this wild, modular brain party—and what it means for how we get along (or don't).
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