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How to Make Someone Believe in God (According to Science)

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According to sociological and anthropological research, there are more effective ways to convince someone to believe in god than making arguments. Religious apologetics are demonstrably less effective than other forms of social influence like Credibility Enhancing Displays or trauma.

This 12 minute youtube video presents the work of Dr. Joseph Henrich to teach viewers how to most effectively make converts.

My 2017 article on credibility enhancing displays ("Religious Actions Speak Louder than Words") is cited and featured at the 1:56 mark. 

Period27 Jan 2023

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  • TitleHow to Make Someone Believe in God (According to Science)
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletGenetically Modified Skeptic
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size11:57
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date27/01/2023
    DescriptionAccording to sociological and anthropological research, there are more effective ways to convince someone to believe in god than making arguments. Religious apologetics are demonstrably less effective than other forms of social influence like Credibility Enhancing Displays or trauma. This 12 minute youtube video (118,000 views as of 19 February 2023) presents the work of Dr. Joseph Henrich to show how to most effectively make converts.

    My 2017 article "Religious Actions Speak Louder than Words" is cited and featured at the 1:56 mark.
    Producer/AuthorGenetically Modified Skeptic
    URLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV53lOptdoc
    PersonsJonathan Lanman
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