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EA #2. The Rise and Fall of Rituals - Dr. Martin Lang

January 18, 2024 Smooth Brain Society and Explaining Atheism Season 3 Episode 3
EA #2. The Rise and Fall of Rituals - Dr. Martin Lang
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EA #2. The Rise and Fall of Rituals - Dr. Martin Lang
Jan 18, 2024 Season 3 Episode 3
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Dr. Martin Lang is assistant professor at Masaryk University, Czech Republic. And is the Director of the Laboratory for the Experimental Research of Religion (LEVYNA). He joins us to talk us through how rituals form and the roles they have played in fostering cooperation. We discuss the benefits of rituals in reducing anxiety and his current work on why we are seeing a decline in certain rituals along with the rise of non-theism, particularly in nations with greater existential security.

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Dr. Martin Lang is assistant professor at Masaryk University, Czech Republic. And is the Director of the Laboratory for the Experimental Research of Religion (LEVYNA). He joins us to talk us through how rituals form and the roles they have played in fostering cooperation. We discuss the benefits of rituals in reducing anxiety and his current work on why we are seeing a decline in certain rituals along with the rise of non-theism, particularly in nations with greater existential security.

Support us and reach out!
https://smoothbrainsociety.com
Instagram: @thesmoothbrainsociety
TikTok: @thesmoothbrainsociety
Twitter/X: @SmoothBrainSoc
Facebook: @thesmoothbrainsociety
Merch and all other links: Linktree
email: thesmoothbrainsociety@gmail.com


Guest Introduction
Evolution of Rituals and Religions
Imitation, synchronized behavior and cooperation
Atheism, decline in ritual use and anxiety
Research Techniques used by Dr. Martin Lang
What factors impact reduction in ritual beliefs?
Wrap up