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The origins of religion, with Robin Dunbar
Season 1 · Episode 50

The origins of religion, with Robin Dunbar

Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology, explains why spirituality and religion took root in early humans

Instant Genius

April 24, 202237m 38s

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Robin Dunbar, a professor of evolutionary psychology, explains why spirituality and religion took root in early humans.


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