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Our instincts can sometimes lead us astray from "summary" of The Human Instinct by Kenneth R. Miller

It is a common belief that our instincts are always reliable guides to behavior. After all, it is through millions of years of evolution that these instincts have been honed. But the truth is that our instincts can sometimes lead us astray. This may seem counterintuitive, but it is a reality that we must come to terms with. One example of how our instincts can lead us astray is in the realm of food consumption. Our ancestors lived in a world where food was scarce and survival depended on being able to consume as many calories as possible. This instinct served them well in that environment. However, in our modern world of abundance, this same instinct can...
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    The Human Instinct

    Kenneth R. Miller

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