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Mentioned in 21 episodes

The Evolution of God

Book • 2009
In this book, Robert Wright explores the development of God concepts from pre-agricultural societies to the rise of Christianity and Islam.

He uses archaeology, theology, history, and evolutionary psychology to reveal how these faiths have evolved away from belligerence and intolerance towards harmony and reconciliation.

Wright also discusses the potential for a modern scientific worldview to coexist with a divine perspective, challenging conventional wisdom about the origins and evolution of monotheism.

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Mentioned in 21 episodes

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Sam Arbesman
when discussing the evolution of religion and expanding spheres of concern.
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Sam Arbesman — Science, Complexity and Humanistic Computation (EP.277)
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Robert Wright
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Agency, AI, and the MAGA Impulse (Robert Wright & Nikita Petrov)
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Robert Wright
as one of his books.
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Will One AI Rule Us All? (Robert Wright & Alex Komoroske)
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Andrew Day
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Robert Wright
's notable works.
Trump's Big Gambles: Iran, China, and AI (Robert Wright, Andrew Day, and Curt Mills)
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Daniel Bessner
as the host of Non-Zero Podcast and author of the book The Evolution of God.
Trump-Xi Truce, Gaza Ceasefire & Other Sketchy Deals (Robert Wright, Derek Davison, and Daniel Bessner)
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Robert Wright
when introducing himself at the beginning of the podcast.
Is the Singularity Near? (Robert Wright & Timothy B. Lee)
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Robert Wright
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The AI Apocalypse Cometh? | Robert Wright & Paul Bloom
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Robert Wright
as he introduces himself as the publisher of the Non-Zero Newsletter and host of the Non-Zero Podcast.
The Hard Truth about Peace in Ukraine (Robert Wright & Nikita Petrov)

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