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Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living

By Dimitris Xygalatas
Narrated by: Neil Gardner
Unabridged — 9 hours, 15 minutes
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By Dimitris Xygalatas
Narrated by: Neil Gardner
Unabridged — 9 hours, 15 minutes
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A pioneering anthropologist takes readers on a journey through the rich tapestry of human ritual-showing how and why our most irrational behaviors are a key driver of our success. “Important . . . and a true delight to read.” (Paul Bloom, author of Against Empathy)

Ritual is one of the oldest, and certainly most enigmatic, threads in the history of human culture. It presents a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals, but few can explain why they are so import...