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On shared humanity with Agustín Fuentes
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On shared humanity with Agustín Fuentes

Nov 10, 2023
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How might awe and hope foster teach us about our shared humanity?And what do monkeys have to do with it?

Agustín Fuentes is an accomplished anthropology professor at Princeton University who authored the acclaimed book "Why We Believe" exploring how evolution shaped human beliefs and behavior. Agustín shares his insights on awe, the biocultural reality of humans, the role of hope and belief in human flourishing, and how these elements can build interconnected communities.

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