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On the Evolutionary Nature of Religion and Myth-Making
1:44:14 - 1:50:29 (06:15)
The podcast discusses how religion is an almost universal instinct of humankind, an evolved instinct of human beings, and how it's evident through history that religion is a commitment to action with insight to follow through the actions that are practised, crafted and instinctual in the way our brains function.
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The Japanese culture values meticulous attention to detail within craft as a means of creating the sacred.
1:44:14 - 1:46:51 (02:37)
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The Japanese culture values meticulous attention to detail within craft as a means of creating the sacred. With many different instantiations throughout the culture, they can be experienced in both secular or religious lenses.
ChapterOn the Evolutionary Nature of Religion and Myth-Making
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discusses how religion seems to be an evolved instinct of some type, promoting meaning-making through stories, and a commitment to action.
1:46:51 - 1:50:29 (03:38)
Summary
The podcast discusses how religion seems to be an evolved instinct of some type, promoting meaning-making through stories, and a commitment to action. It argues that people start by doing the things and the insight comes after the action.