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Studying for finals has kept me pretty busy lately, but during a break from stressing myself out over trig I stumbled across something interesting. Presented below is a short interview in which Robert Sapolsky discusses religion, particularly why people might believe the things they do. You'll have to turn your speakers up because he is very soft-spoken, but it is certainly worth a look;
If you haven't heard of Sapolsky before, I can't recommend his writings enough. A Primate's Memoir, in particular, is one of the best books I have ever read (as well as making me more fond of baboons and primates in general).
Humanities & Social Science
Comments
Brilliant. Thanks a bunch for pointing these out, Brian.
Posted by: moneduloides | December 14, 2008 8:06 PM
Interesting interview. He certainly reminds me of one of the Three Wise Men though. That, or Zeus. Ironic. Worth watching.
Posted by: joltvolta | December 14, 2008 8:17 PM
Very interesting interview. I've read all of his books, but haven't seen him much in a speaking role. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Posted by: Rich | December 15, 2008 7:26 PM