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Podcast: Rethinking Faith
Episode: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species - With Will M. Gervais
Description: This week Dr. Will M. Gervais joins the podcast to talk about his new book, "Disbelief: The Origins of Atheism in a Religious Species". Dr. Gervais discusses his research on atheism, the psychology of belief, and the cultural evolution of religion. He shares what he calls the dual inheritance model, which combines insights from both Cognitive Science of Religion and Cultural Evolution in understanding religious belief and disbelief. The discussion also touches on the misconceptions surrounding atheism, and the importance of finding common ground between theists and atheists in addressing real-world issues. Enjoy!
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