The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness

by William Von Hippel

Book Overview

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025

From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans' two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives.

Why do people who have so much--leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006331925X
• ISBN13: 9780063319257
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 304 Pages