When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Science of Harmony, Hypocrisy and Outrage by Steven Pinker explores the invisible rules that shape how people cooperate, conceal, conform, and clash. With his signature clarity, Pinker examines common knowledge—the shared understanding that can spark trust, social harmony, awkwardness, hypocrisy, and public outrage.
Readers who enjoy big ideas explained in an engaging way will find this a thought-provoking blend of psychology, language, and social science. When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows... invites you to see everyday interactions differently and understand why human behavior often makes perfect sense once the hidden social signals are revealed.
