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    The Centre for Human Evolution, Cognition and Culture is a joint University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University research hub that connects evolutionary scientists to psychologists, religious studies scholars and others in the humanities and social sciences. HECC is at the core of the Cultural Evolution Research Consortium.


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Rituals, Beliefs, and Religious Minds – May 9th-14th, 2018
Future Directions on the Evolution of Rituals, Beliefs and Religious Minds workshop being held May 9th to 14th, in Erice, Sicily, Italy
Rituals, Beliefs, and Religious Minds – May 9th-14th, 2018

The Science of Religion Online Course
A new massive open online course from UBC on the science of religion is combining science and the humanities to discover why some of us believe.
The Science of Religion Online Course

DNA is Not Destiny – Steven Heine
The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship Between You and Your Genes
DNA is Not Destiny – Steven Heine

How “Big Gods” Transformed Human History – Ara Norenzayan Interview
Audio Interview with Ara Norenzayan on "To the Best of our Knowledge"
How “Big Gods” Transformed Human History – Ara Norenzayan Interview

Talks at Google – Trying Not to Try
The third in a series of Talks at Google by current and former fellows of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University.
Talks at Google – Trying Not to Try

TEDx – Trying Not to Try: the Power of Spontaneity
Edward Slingerland claims that recent research suggests that many aspects of a satisfying life – such as happiness and spontaneity – are best pursued indirectly.
TEDx – Trying Not to Try: the Power of Spontaneity
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