religion

The Unfortunate Consequences of Disbelieving in Free Will

neurobiology, Psych, religion, violence & aggression / August 12, 2020 August 12, 2020

The Unfortunate Consequences of Disbelieving in Free Will Studies about the concept of belief or non-belief in free will shed light on the question of how ostensibly religious people commit atrocities. The Doctor Weighs In

Can You Believe in Science and Still Vote for Trump?

human behavior & emotions, Policy, Politics, Psych, religion / July 5, 2020 July 5, 2020

Can You Believe in Science and Still Vote for Trump? Most people understand the primacy of scientific facts in ordering our personal and public life, but a more primal imperative, tribalism, often wins out. The Doctor Weighs In