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The Mind of the Market

Compassionate Apes, Competitive Humans, and Other Tales From Evolutionary Economics
Mar 12, 20153romm3la rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I thought this book presented an interesting look into evolutionary psychology. However, I agree with the previous commenter that Mr. Shermer takes a huge leap in logic to argue that all the research presented proves that libertarianism is the most logical system available. The funny thing is Mr. Shermer even applauded the anti-pollution legislation that made his bicycle rides more enjoyable. I've yet to see where the markets would solve the matter of pollution without governmental involvement. There are several other arguments he makes throughout the book that are debatable and don't quite connect with the science he is presenting. The science in this book is fascinating, but the ideological aspect needs more work.