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Why Do We Believe in God(s)? - Andy Thompson
Why do humans believe in gods? Is religious faith hardwired into our biology, or is it an accidental byproduct of our evolutionary past?
In this episode, psychiatrist Dr. Andy Thompson (author of Why We Believe in God(s): A Concise Guide to the Science of Faith) breaks down the cognitive neuroscience and evolutionary psychology behind human belief systems. We explore how hyperactive agency detection (HADD), attachment theory, and promiscuous teleology shape our perceptions of higher powers, and delve into the fascinating evolutionary roots of anxiety, OCD rituals, depression, and human social…
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