Robin Hanson is recognized for his pioneering theories and applications of prediction markets in economics. His work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from his extensive background in physics, philosophy, and computer science. Hanson explores complex social and economic systems and their future trajectories, often employing advanced statistical methods. His analyses offer original insights into how technology and economic innovations might shape human society.
This book exposes our unconscious selfish motives, those we're reluctant to discuss or even think about. These motives drive our body language, laughter, and conversation, as well as venerated institutions like art, school, charity, medicine, politics, and religion. You'll never see yourself, or the world, the same again.
"This book exposes our unconscious selfish motives, those we're reluctant to discuss or even think about. These motives drive our body language, laughter, and conversation, as well as venerated institutions like art, school, charity, medicine, politics, and religion"--
Hanson's predictions detail a world both uncanny and eerily familiar. Mary Craig, Nature