How to Benefit From Religion, Even as a Nonbeliever | David DeSteno

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<p>Dr. David DeSteno has embarked on a project he calls "religio-prospecting." In other words, he has been looking at the scientific evidence that many ancient religious traditions can confer all sorts of benefits, whether you're a believer or not. He points out that many secular people practice mindfulness, even if they're not Buddhists. His question is - what's the next mindfulness?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>David DeSteno is a professor of psychology at <a href= "https://www.northeastern.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Northeastern University</a>, where he directs the <a href= "https://davedesteno.com/lab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">Social Emotions Group</a>, and the author of a new book called <a href= "https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/How-God-Works/David-DeSteno/9781982142315" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How God Works: The Science Behind the Benefits of Religion</a>, and is the host of a new podcast on PRX, also called "<a href= "https://davedesteno.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">How God Works</a>." This episode explores David's desire to study the benefits of religious practice in a scientific way and the evidence behind such practices as: sitting shiva, gratitude, the Apache sunrise ceremony, and Japanese Shinto rituals around childbirth.</p> <p> </p> <p>Subscribe by December 1 to get 40% off a Ten Percent Happier subscription! Click <a href="http://www.tenpercent.com/40" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> for your discount.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-desteno-397" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/david-desteno-397</a></p>