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Ep. 5 - The Rituals That Hold Us Together (with Dimitris Xygalatas)
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Why does a bedtime routine feel so important? Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas studies rituals, from firewalking ceremonies to family traditions. His work reveals why humans return to rituals whenever life becomes uncertain, and why parenthood may be one of the most ritual-filled experiences of all. Shownotes: Much of today's conversation draws on Dimitris Xygalatas' book The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions , in which he explores why rituals are a universal feature of human life and how they shape our bodies, minds and relationships. Dimitris also discusses the Bayesian brain , the influential theory that the brain continuously predicts…