Bruce Hood

In this conversation with Bruce Hood, a developmental psychologist and author of *Super Sense*, the exploration of why our brains embrace superstition is captivating. Hood discusses how humans assign meaning to objects, like wearing a murderer’s sweater, and the childhood roots of magical thinking. The interplay between rationality and cultural myths reveals deep psychological insights. Additionally, he delves into cognitive biases behind our belief in the unbelievable and how emotional attachments shape our identities, connecting all of this to everyday life.