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What can science teach us about the benefits of religion? With David DeSteno, PhD
What can science teach us about the benefits of religion? With David DeSteno, PhD
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
For thousands of years, people have turned to religion to answer questions about how to lead a happy, moral and fulfilling life. David DeSteno, PhD, a psychology professor at Northeastern University and author of the book “How God Works,” discusses how the structures and traditions of religion contribute to people’s well-being, what behavioral scientists can learn from studying religion, and how those lessons can be applied outside the context of religious belief.
Released:
Nov 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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