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434. The Darien Gap & Postmodernism | Bret Weinstein

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Evolutionary Perspectives on Religious Beliefs and Cultural Evolution

This chapter explores the evolutionary explanation of religious belief and its parallels to biological structures. It discusses the relationship between religious beliefs and scientific knowledge, the balance between stability and experimentation, and the concept of the sacred and shamanistic poles within religious traditions. The speaker advocates for embracing human cognitive capabilities amidst the resurgence of religious beliefs.

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