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7. **Education**:

7. **Education**:

One of the hidden functions of education is to signal intelligence and conformity rather than solely to acquire knowledge.

"Education serves as a signal of intelligence and conformity, often more so than as a source of practical knowledge."

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Being an ambivert person, I am too much fond of reading, and always eager to learn.

"The Elephant in the Brain" provides valuable insights into human behavior, shedding light on the often-hidden forces that drive our decisions and interactions. It encourages readers to look beneath the surface and question their own motivations and the motives of others in various aspects of life.

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