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Our brains have evolved to solve adaptive problems from "summary" of Evolutionary Psychology by David M Buss
The human brain is a marvel of evolution, finely tuned by natural selection to tackle the multitude of challenges our ancestors faced in their environment. From finding food and shelter to navigating social relationships and avoiding predators, our brains have evolved to solve adaptive problems that have been essential for the survival and reproduction of our species. The ability to solve adaptive problems was crucial for our ancestors' success in the harsh and competitive world they inhabited. Those individuals who were better at finding solutions to the challenges they encountered were more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on their genes to future generations. Over time, this process of natural selection has shaped the human brain to be a highly efficient problem-solving machine. One of the key features of our brains is their...
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