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The Evolution of Transcendence
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The Evolution of Transcendence | Evolutionary Psychological Science link.springer.com Jun 1, 2016 11 facts
perspectiveThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' advises caution whenever political or religious leaders evoke transcendence to inspire social cohesion.
perspectiveThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' proposes that scholars and scientists should formulate a comprehensive taxonomy of transcendence that includes types of transcendence, activating cues, neurocognitive signatures, complex interactions, and evolutionary origins.
claimThe article 'The Evolution of Transcendence' suggests that erotic expressions of love for the divine provided individuals who took vows of celibacy with the plausible deniability to express earthly needs and desires through religiously sanctioned channels.
claimThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' notes that while transcendent experiences are prevalent in industrialized nations, the majority of people do not experience such states of consciousness.
referenceG. Gorelik published the article 'The Evolution of Transcendence' in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science in 2016.
perspectiveThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' argues that transcendent experiences are vulnerable to exploitation by manipulators who activate ingroup-directed emotions and beliefs in non-existent supernatural agents.
perspectiveThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' posits that if transcendence is directed toward a global ingroup—viewing all of humanity or sentient beings as part of that group—it could serve as a tool for creating and maintaining peace and well-being.
claimThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' claims that the Dalai Lama's public praise for the courage of monks who engage in self-immolation may motivate future acts of self-immolation by rewarding such behaviors with ingroup recognition and spiritual advancement.
perspectiveThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' posits that religious and political authorities may use the inculcation of selflessness to manipulate individuals into procuring resources and fighting wars, potentially exploiting the vulnerability caused by the deactivation of the Default Mode Network.
claimThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' suggests that activating psychological mechanisms devoted to ingroup or leader commitment while deactivating the Default Mode Network may explain how religious messages compel individuals to engage in violent self-sacrifice.
claimThe author of 'The Evolution of Transcendence' argues that self-immolation by monks does not provide reproductive benefits to the Dalai Lama because the Dalai Lama is celibate.