What Now? with Trevor Noah The Meaning of Life With Rainn Wilson
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Mar 28, 2024 
Rainn Wilson, best known as Dwight Schrute from 'The Office' and host of 'Soul Boom,' joins Trevor for a lively chat about modern spirituality. They dive into the quirky similarities between cults and video games, revealing the unexpected ways they influence our lives. Rainn reflects on his Baha'i upbringing and the challenges of balancing faith with personal joy. The duo also humorously navigates astrology and the commercialization of spirituality, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary beliefs.
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Humans Wired to Worship
- Humans are wired to worship something, whether it's money, career, family, or even tech CEOs.
- Religion provides a structured container for worship, offering a defined set of beliefs and rituals.
Religion as Video Games
- Trevor Noah compares religion and spirituality to video games, with spirituality being the broad category and religions being specific games within it.
- He notes the overlapping structures and principles between video games and religions, highlighting how they offer similar experiences.
Combating Cults with Community
- Josh Johnson emphasizes the importance of community and communion in combating cult-like tendencies.
- He suggests regular meetings, not just for worship, but for social connection and resource sharing.
