The Psychology of Religious Ritual

The latest installment of an ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein. David DeSteno joins the conversation to discuss his new book, How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or Spotify.

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