http://www.ted.com/talks/david_brooks_the_social_animal.html

Our view of human nature is deepening. In fact, Brooks posits that we're developing a revolution in human consciousness informed by neuroscience, cognitive science, behavioral economics, psychology and sociology. Instead of a materialistic view of human nature we're recognizing a new humanism. Brooks shares three key insights revealed by the synthesis of this research.

1) While conscious mind writes the autobiography of our species, our subconscious mind does most of the work.

2) Emotions are at the center of our thinking.

3) We're social animals not rational animals.

He then explains some of the essential skills of living a meaningful life including mindsight, equipose, streetsmarts, sympathy, blending concepts and drive.

Brooks' latest book The Social Animal was already in my reading queue after his compelling interview with Charlie Rose.Though Brooks occasionally overreaches with some of his humor, this is one of the best TED talks in recent memory. Anyone up for a social reading of this book?