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Kluge (Hardcover)

by Gary Marcus (Author)

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Faber and Faber (5 Jun 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0571236510
ISBN-13: 978-0571236510
Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.8 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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A 'kluge' is an engineering term for a makeshift solution, an inelegant construction that somehow works. This is Gary Marcus' analogy for the way the human mind has evolved. Arguing against a whole tradition that praises our human minds as the most perfect result of evolution, Marcus shows how imperfect and ill-adapted our brains really are. They have had to adapt from the environment of our early hominid origins to a complex world in which our penchant for short-term satisfactions is literally fatal. We are prone to rages, addictions and other habits that limit our capacity for rational action in every sphere, from food to politics.

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Gary Marcus lives in New York, where he teaches evolutionary psychology.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Average, 29 Jan 2009

By	Ted Birch (UK) - See all my reviews

This book could have been a lot better. It is lacking in substance and doesn't take the 'Kluge' metaphor far enough. It seems that the author was trying to appeal to the largest possible audience and, in doing so, has deprived readers of strong explanations of the topics.

Not essential reading, but buy if you have money to burn.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read, 23 Feb 2009

By	Mr. C. Hayles (Durham/Brindisi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of my favourite pop-science books. A good read for anyone interested in decision making and human behaviour but lacks formal study on the subject.

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