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SUMMARY:Religious and Scientific Belief - Prof Lewis Wolpert\, Department 
 of Anatomy\, UCL
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DESCRIPTION:Having causal beliefs makes us human and different from all ot
 her animals. Children have such beliefs from a very early age. This evolve
 d from tool-making\, and technology has driven human evolution. Causal bel
 iefs gave rise to religion and belief in the paranormal\, as we cannot tol
 erate not knowing the causes of events that affect our lives\, particularl
 y in relation to health. The evidence for many of our beliefs is often ver
 y poor\, and mental illness can provide useful insights. By contrast\, sci
 entific beliefs are the most reliable. 
LOCATION:Pharmacology Lecture Theatre\, Tennis Court Road
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