SuperSense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable Audiobook

" I highly recommend this book. A book rich in neuroscience it is reminiscent of Shermer and Pinker. It offers an biological basis for supernatural belief and disbelief, and proves that even skeptics hold some supernatural beliefs. "

" Frankly, this book pissed me off! Scientists seem to forget that science is simply one form of knowledge and that it is merely a lens for reality. Evolutionary theories are certainly valid, but you have to remember that these are made post hoc and cannot be tested in the same way that other scientific theories can. This book does bring up some interesting points about why we are inclined to believe in the supernatural, however, it is important to keep in mind that before gravity was scientifically "proven" to exists, it would have also been considered a supernatural belief! This book pretty much sums up everything that is wrong with science as a discipline. Take it with a grain of salt! "

" Fascinating book about the source of our superstitions - those irrational things we believe are true, such as that there is someone in the room with us, or someone is watching us, or there simply MUST be angels and other supernatural beings. We all have various irrational beliefs, and this book explains why this is so from a psychological, evolutionary, sociocultural, and biological standpoint. "

" I really liked the combination of curiosity, thoughtfulness and scientific approach, and the sense of openness to questions and possibilities. The evidence that irrational beliefs has little to do with intelligence, anddemonstration beliefs held by people who are not religious or superstitious was particularly useful. The one drawback occurs when the author seems to overreach in his speculations of why we believe things. Certain habits are treated as innate where they may actually be culturally affected. Collaboration with researchers in cultural anthropology would probably be useful. "

" Our tendency to believe in the super natural is a minor glitch in our survival wired brains. This AMAZING book explains our "faith"from a neurological perspective. I rate it as one of the 10 must read for independent critical thinkers. "

" I listened to the first 3 disks of this book and was so annoyed that I couldn't finish it. I guess I was expecting something scientific and it failed at that. Reading the book may be better as I could skim parts. "

" As with many books in this genre, I was fascinated by many of the conclusions, but disappointed with how oversimplified the science is presented. But that is actually a plus, because I know for most people, simplified is a good thing. "

" Already know I will enjoy this as I've been following Prof Hood's work for a while now. Exactly what is needed amid the furore of the 4 Horsemen. "

" Good book infused with humor, anecdotes, science. Would you wear a killer's cardigan? Complete review on my blog. "

" I think the ghouls are vacating the closet, but the monsters are still under my bed. "

" Interesting book that looks at what is nature and what is nurture in what we believe about the supernatural and religion. "