“Do humans have an innate tendency to believe in supernatural beings? One theory suggests that religion may be biologically hardwired through a cognitive mechanism called Hyperactive Agency Detection (HAD). This instinct, which evolved to detect predators and threats in the wild, may also explain why people attribute events to gods, spirits, or supernatural forces. However, some researchers argue that religion is primarily a cultural and social construct rather than a biological one. This video explores the science, psychology, and ongoing debate about whether belief in the divine is an evolutionary adaptation or a product of human civilization.“

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