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Looks like a worthwhile read. The theory of the bicameral mind could explain the origin of religion.

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Most people in his field think he's wrong. Which is a shame it's such a fascinating idea it ought to be true.

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This book was very helpful to me at a time when I could no longer believe in a traditional, literal god, but could see that the phenomenon of religion had its source in something more persistent than just a bad idea.
Pivotal. A must-read!

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