Why Your Brain is Wired for the Supernatural

Описание: Link to Full Science of Religion Course:    • Science of Religion  

Ever wondered why a floorboard creak makes your heart race? It’s not a glitch—it’s a survival superpower called HADD (Hyperactive Agency Detection Device).

In this Short, we break down the evolutionary "hardwiring" that leads to religious belief:

Survival First: Why your brain prefers a "false alarm" over missing a real predator.

Theory of Mind: How we assign human emotions to the divine.

The Science of Ritual: How rote prayer can actually "shut down" the skeptical part of your brain through Hypo-frontality.

Religion isn't just culture; it’s a "Flying Buttress" built on the foundation of our evolved biology to help create massive, cohesive societies.

Deep dive into the cognitive science of faith. Watch the complete "Science of Religion" course over on the Edmond Pryce YouTube channel!

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