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#344 Joseph Henrich: Cultural Evolution, Human Cooperation, and WEIRD Psychology

The Dissenter

CHAPTER

Cognitive Mechanisms Behind Religious and Cultural Beliefs

The chapter explores the shared cognitive processes between atheists and theists, discussing how beliefs in religious and cultural concepts are influenced by common psychological mechanisms. It delves into the anthropological perspective of human rights as a form of religion, emphasizing the role of cultural transmission in shaping faith in collective ideas. The conversation also challenges the traditional views on IQ, discussing its adaptability to social environments and the nuanced factors influencing its heritability.

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