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Ep119 "Why do brains believe in the unbelievable?" with Bruce Hood

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Psychology of Belief in the Unseen

This chapter examines why people cling to superstitions and cultural myths that defy logic. It highlights the interplay between rationality and instinct as it explores various beliefs across different cultures.

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