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Inventing God: Psychology of Belief and the Rise of Secular Spirituality - The Michael Shermer Show

Inventing God: Psychology of Belief and the Rise of Secular Spirituality - The Michael Shermer Show

Update: 2024-11-19
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Michael Shermer interviews Jon Mills, a psychoanalyst and philosopher, on a variety of topics, including the evolution of psychoanalysis, the dynamics of therapeutic relationships, and the psychological roots of aggression and trauma. Mills explains Freud’s lasting influence, the moral implications of aggression, and the role violence plays in society. The conversation also explores how trauma affects individuals and families across generations and the difficulty of understanding human behavior when faced with global challenges.

The discussion extends to broader issues such as individuality, the struggles faced by modern youth, and the evolution of belief in God. Shermer and Mills discuss how technology impacts mental health and the pursuit of spirituality without relying on traditional religion.

Jon Mills, PsyD, PhD, ABPP, is a philosopher, psychoanalyst, and clinical psychologist. His two latest books are Inventing God: Psychology of Belief and the Rise of Secular Spirituality, and End of the World: Civilization and its Fate.

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Inventing God: Psychology of Belief and the Rise of Secular Spirituality - The Michael Shermer Show

Inventing God: Psychology of Belief and the Rise of Secular Spirituality - The Michael Shermer Show