Our God-Shaped Brains

Disgust is a strong emotion, one designed by evolution to protect us from danger and diseases. But disgust also spills into other areas of our lives, influencing our morals, our intuitions about right and wrong, even our politics. We talk with psychologist David Pizarro about how ...  Show more

Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable. This week, we explore how figures across history have gained followers by offering clarity in moments of uncertainty — and why that clarity can come at a cost. ...  Show more

من حلقة الدين فى عصر العلم EP44: Religion in an Age of Science من الممكن تصنيف النظريات اللى بتوصف العلاقة بين الايمان والعقلانية لفئتين رئيسيتين، على جانب هناك اصحاب رؤية ان العقل لابد من استخدامة لتبرير وتأكيد الايمان، من الممكن اننا نطلق على الرؤية دى وجهات النظر العقلانية، مح ...  Show more

Bonjour à vous qui écoutez Neurosapiens ! 

Le sujet de cette semaine est un sujet sensible je préviens d'avance ! Je vais parler de la croyance en Dieu sous le prisme de la science, et plus précisément des neurosciences. 

Nous allons répondre aux questions suivan ...

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 traditio ...  Show more

In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Christin Fort and Jared discuss how attachment theory plays into our perceptions of God, the impact of theology on mental health, and how understanding ourselves better psychologically could enrich our faith. Show Notes → ********** Th ...  Show more