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Podcast: Speaking of Psychology
Episode: What can science teach us about the benefits of religion? With David DeSteno, PhD
Description: For thousands of years, people have turned to religion to answer questions about how to lead a happy, moral and fulfilling life. David DeSteno, PhD, a psychology professor at Northeastern University and author of the book “How God Works,” discusses how the structures and traditions of religion contribute to people’s well-being, what behavioral scientists can learn from studying religion, and how those lessons can be applied outside the context of religious belief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices