Folly of Fools The Logic of Deceit and Self-Deception in Human Life

Boston Globe
“Trivers's knowledge of a range of disparate subjects is impressive.... Zooming in from the evolution of group interaction to the adaptations of neurology, Trivers writes in depth about how poor our brains are at grasping anything that could be considered an ‘objective' reality. We're constantly fooling ourselves."

Financial Times
“[O]riginal and important.... [ The Folly of Fools ] is a remarkable book, thick with ideas, yet relaxed and conversational in tone. Perhaps most remarkable is how ruthlessly Trivers confronts his own self-delusions.... If we all examined our faults and foibles as honestly as Trivers does, the world probably would, as he hopes, be a more decent place."

The Daily
“Fascinating"

Science
“Engaging.... Disarmingly honest.... Trivers's book is a thoroughly good read. If his well-informed by modest approach starts a new trend, then The Folly of Fools is a welcome and rather unselfish meme."