Supersense: Why We Believe In The Unbelievable Now

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: High-profile athletes like John McEnroe and Wade Boggs are cited for their meticulous, superstitious pre-game rituals used to gain a perceived sense of control. SuperSense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable

: The book posits that these shared irrational beliefs and "sacred values" are essential for binding societies together, creating a deeper sense of connection between individuals. : Available as an audiobook at Google Play

: This is an innate "mind design" that leads us to believe in unseen forces, patterns, and essences. It explains why we anthropomorphize inanimate objects (like pleading with a slow computer) or attribute "specialness" to certain items. : This is an innate "mind design" that

In , award-winning cognitive scientist Bruce M. Hood explores the fascinating psychological machinery that drives our belief in the supernatural. Rather than dismissing these beliefs as mere ignorance, Hood argues that they are a natural byproduct of how the human brain is hardwired from birth to understand the world. Core Concepts and Insights

: A famous demonstration where Hood offers a cardigan to an audience, then reveals it supposedly belonged to a notorious killer; the visceral recoil from the audience illustrates our deep-seated belief in "evil" essences.