![]() Pinker thinks that if everyone knew, and more importantly understood, the things he is telling us, then everyone would be better off, the world would be safer and we could all worry a lot less. ![]() But there is also an evangelistic element in the mix. He sweeps you along with his enthusiasm and energy. And classes always (or almost always!) go better if the instructor is having a good time, and Pinker is plainly enjoying himself here. There is an engaging person behind the text. ![]() ![]() It is extremely well written, its main charm being that you really feel you are getting to know the author as you go along. This book, which is effectively a written version of a class Pinker has been giving at Harvard for several years now, has many strengths. ![]()
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