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Defining Religion
46:11 - 51:51 (05:40)
In this podcast episode, the speakers discuss the definition of religion as a set of beliefs and practices inspired by a transformative and sacred power, and emphasize the importance of both belief and practice in religion.
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In this podcast, the speakers discuss the definition of religion as a set of beliefs and practices inspired by a transformative and sacred power.
46:11 - 49:25 (03:14)
Summary
In this podcast, the speakers discuss the definition of religion as a set of beliefs and practices inspired by a transformative and sacred power. They explore the significance of religion and how it helps people explore the world beyond their own capabilities.
ChapterDefining Religion
Episode#149 – Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion, and the Nature of Belief
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea that religion is an evolutionary adaptation is not widely accepted, but it offers a way to understand why religion persists.
49:25 - 50:59 (01:33)
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The idea that religion is an evolutionary adaptation is not widely accepted, but it offers a way to understand why religion persists. By providing an overarching belief structure for cultures to coexist, religion helps us explore a space of ideas that promotes survival.
ChapterDefining Religion
Episode#149 – Diana Walsh Pasulka: Aliens, Technology, Religion, and the Nature of Belief
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
David Chalmers discusses the possibility of creating a "soul machine" using better instruments to determine the status of an animal or person's soul, and reflects on the intersection between consciousness and the meaning of the soul.
50:59 - 51:51 (00:52)
Summary
David Chalmers discusses the possibility of creating a "soul machine" using better instruments to determine the status of an animal or person's soul, and reflects on the intersection between consciousness and the meaning of the soul.