David DeSteno
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David DeSteno
@daviddesteno.bsky.social
Psychological Scientist, Author, and host of PRX podcast "How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality." Studying the Science of Emotion, Morality, & Religion. Words frequently in NYT, WSJ, etc. https://davedesteno.com https://www.howgodworks.org
Hypocrisy and motivated reasoning run deep in politics.
October 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
We explored this tension with Miroslav Volf with respect to both Christian nationalism and the war in Gaza, and looked at the science behind how religion works in our minds. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
September 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
By co-opted, Volf means merged with political ideologies. A thin practice is hollow, acting as a label, whereas a thick practice requires grappling with the deeper challenges a faith offers and using its tools. As research shows, practices of prayer & meditation increase compassion, not vengeance.
September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
There is some truth to this @shadihamid.bsky.social. But I think you might be ignoring the fact that X has an ideological bias in “algorithm.” It’s not just that it has racist trolls; it’s that those voices are elevated. So the left shouts into the wind. If it were a level playing field, I’d agree.
September 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
For more on how many Christians cultivate conversations with God, take a listen as we explore the phenomenon and the science behind it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... 2/2
Making God Real
Podcast Episode · How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality · 10/30/2022 · 37m
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September 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM