When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows Book Discussion

A discussion group focused on Steven Pinker's book, 'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows.' The book examines the concept of common knowledge—a psychological state where individuals possess information and are aware that others share this same knowledge. It explores how this recursive awareness functions as a foundational element of social cohesion, influencing phenomena ranging from interpersonal communication and collective action to the stability of economic systems and political power, using insights from cognitive science, linguistics, and game theory.