Religion and ethnicity are examples of how culture addresses coordination problems within societies.

Understanding the role of religion in society is crucial, as it influences people's beliefs and behaviors, and the lack of genuine belief can result in harmful substitutes.

I've shifted from a purely libertarian viewpoint to recognizing that culture and religion serve as cooperative systems that help maintain trust in society.

Religion helps me cope with the mystery of life and experience the awe and wonder of existence, especially regarding unanswerable questions.

The concept of God has been a stable feature of human societies for a long time, and I believe it plays a crucial role in understanding and managing our lives.

The decline of religion has led to a radical subjectivity in society, where personal outcomes are often viewed as solely determined by individual actions, neglecting the role of a higher moral order.

Humans can convert selfish desires into cooperative systems by collectively pretending that abstract rules like money are real.

The distinction between science and religion is crucial; problems arise when scientists comment on ethics or religious figures on natural laws.

The transition to monotheistic religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam shifted the focus of religion to a central role in decision-making and personal identity, contrasting with the earlier Roman polytheistic practices.