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Humans have evolved mechanisms for survival from "summary" of Evolutionary Psychology by David M Buss
Humans have been shaped by the forces of natural selection to solve an array of survival problems faced by our ancestors. These problems include finding food, selecting mates, navigating social alliances, avoiding predators, and caring for offspring. The human mind is a complex system with numerous specialized mechanisms designed to address these survival challenges. Evolutionary psychologists argue that the human brain consists of a large number of domain-specific modules, each dedicated to solving a particular adaptive problem. For example, humans have evolved mechanisms for detecting cheaters in social exchanges, for assessing the trustworthiness of potential allies, and for identifying kin in order to facilitate cooperation and prevent inbreeding. These mechanisms are not always consciously accessible, as they operate beneath the surface of conscious awaren...
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