Threat Detection Dualism
Our ancestors developed a heightened sensitivity to potential threats, favoring caution over risk. This instinct ties into the concept of dualism, which allows us to separate mind from body, fostering beliefs in spirits and divine entities. Such dualistic thinking is evident in various religious traditions, including the Tibetan Buddhist practice of identifying the next Dalai Lama, highlighting the notion that some essence persists beyond physical existence.In this clip
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