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Data Over Dogma
Episode 51: Is Religion Make-Believe? With Neil Van Leeuwen
Mar 25, 2024
Cognitive scientist Neil Van Leeuwen discusses the distinction between religious credence and factual belief. The podcast delves into the psychology of religious beliefs, cognitive dissonance, and navigating complex religious beliefs. It highlights the resilience of religious beliefs, challenges in updating beliefs, and the impact of social dynamics on belief formation.
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- Religious beliefs are akin to imaginative make-believe, contrasting factual knowledge with emotional tendencies.
- Group identity plays a significant role in shaping religious credences, influencing individual beliefs and social interactions.
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Understanding the Distinction between Factual Belief and Religious Credence
Cognitive science delves into the theoretical and experimental aspects of psychology, distinguishing between different cognitive attitudes such as factual belief and religious credence. Neil Van Lewin provides insights into exploring the psychological nature of religious beliefs and practices, emphasizing the voluntary nature of adopting religious credences compared to factual beliefs based on responses to outside incentives.
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