How Long to Read The Elephant in the Brain

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elephant in the Brain?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 48 minutes to read The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather, but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus we don't like to talk or even think about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant in the brain." Such an introspective taboo makes it hard for us to think clearly about our nature and the explanations for our behavior. The aim of...

How long is The Elephant in the Brain?

The Elephant in the Brain by Kevin Simler is 397 pages long, and a total of 102,029 words.

This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Elephant in the Brain Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 17 minutes to read The Elephant in the Brain aloud.

What Reading Level is The Elephant in the Brain?

The Elephant in the Brain is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Elephant in the Brain?

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