Le psychologue Jonathan Haidt pose une question simple, mais difficile : pourquoi recherchons-nous l'autotranscendance ? Pourquoi essayons-nous de nous perdre nous-mêmes ?  Il apporte une réponse provocante en nous emmenant à travers la science de l'évolution par la sélection de groupe.

Jonathan Haidt : Religion, évolution et l'extase de l'autotranscendance

Humans have an innate drive to transcend the self, sometimes feeling ecstasy as self-interest fades away. From mystical experiences to the shared energy of a postwar crowd, people unite and become more than individuals. This ability to climb the mental staircase from the ordinary to the sacred has deep roots in our evolution. When people come together around shared values, they unlock extraordinary cooperation and a sense of meaning.

Losing Ourselves Is Key To Humanity’s Greatest Strength