Being true Quote by Steven Pinker
“What is true for the emotions may also be true for the intellect. Some of our perplexities may come from a mismatch between the purposes for which our cognitive faculties evolved and the purposes to which we put them today.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Stuff of Thought by Steven Pinker, 2007
Our emotions and intellect can be misaligned when modern goals differ from evolutionary purposes, causing confusion.
In simple terms: Emotions and mind may clash if used for wrong purposes.
Key Takeaway
Align goals with our mental design.
Themes
cognition
emotion
evolution
purpose
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
insightful
When to use this quote
- personal development
- education
- workplace decision making
- policy design
Key Concepts
evolutionary psychology
cognitive mismatch
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your current goals match your mental design?
- Can you redesign tasks to fit your cognitive strengths?
A Different Perspective
Human cognition evolved for survival, not modern complexities, limiting its fit.
