Why God Won't Go Away: The Neuroscience of Belief
Episode 3, Oct 10, 06:02 PM
This episode examines the intricate connection between the brain and belief, exploring how our brains shape our understanding of spirituality and religion.
The episode considers whether God exists solely within our brains and the possibility of a "God module." It also analyzes the role of the temporal lobes in religious experiences and the relationship between such experiences and brain disorders. Finally, the episode discusses whether humans are "hard-wired" for God and how the brain's functions of self-maintenance and self-transcendence may explain the enduring nature of belief.
This episode draws on the work of Andrew Newberg, Professor and Director of Research Marcus Institute of Integrative Health | Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital
The episode considers whether God exists solely within our brains and the possibility of a "God module." It also analyzes the role of the temporal lobes in religious experiences and the relationship between such experiences and brain disorders. Finally, the episode discusses whether humans are "hard-wired" for God and how the brain's functions of self-maintenance and self-transcendence may explain the enduring nature of belief.
This episode draws on the work of Andrew Newberg, Professor and Director of Research Marcus Institute of Integrative Health | Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital