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I Know that She Knows that I Know that She Knows: Steven Pinker on the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life

Oct 23, 2025 · 01:07:50
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  • Steven Pinker's research shows violence has declined over 10,000 years—including the 20th century—when measured by violent deaths per capita, presenting data-driven optimism
  • New book explores 'common knowledge' concept: how nested levels of awareness (I know that she knows that I know) shape money, power, and everyday interactions
  • Pinker uses poker and other examples to illustrate how common knowledge functions differently from mere information and influences human behavior

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