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Episode 53: The Holy Ghost (and Bears!)
Data Over Dogma
Exploring Human Beliefs in Spirits and Souls
This chapter delves into human infants' understanding of self, exploring the mirror neuron system and teleological outlook. It discusses the distinction between the self and body, leading to beliefs in continued existence after death, and examines how humans ascribe agency to unseen forces, shaping concepts of ghosts and spirits. The conversation touches on the anthropomorphized view of spirits and souls, linking perception of the deceased with ideas of agency and life force.
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