But how much of it is done for the purpose of signaling and rationalization
What do you mean by “purpose” in this context? A “purpose” is a property of an optimization process, so the answer will depend on which optimization process you’re talking about. Are you asking about evolution or our conscious thought process?
What do you mean by “purpose” in this context? A “purpose” is a property of an optimization process, so the answer will depend on which optimization process you’re talking about. Are you asking about evolution or our conscious thought process?