The Power of Group Cohesion
Larry Iannaccone discusses how religions and self-help groups provide concrete and abstract services through their religious dimension, helping individuals with concrete problems. Russ Roberts explores the concept of cohesive benefits and the emotional high produced by group activities, drawing a comparison between religious experiences and being a sports fanatic. They also address the perspective of atheists and their views on the group feeling associated with religion.In this clip
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