Cognitive biases explain religious belief, paranormal belief, and belief in life’s purpose

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Cognition 129 (2):379-391 (2013)
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The evolution of misbelief.Ryan McKay & Daniel Dennett - 2009 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 32 (6):493–510; discussion 510–61.
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