Dr. Laurie Santos
Dr. Laurie Santos is Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is an expert on human cognition and the…
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The Covid pandemic has robbed us of many rituals and ceremonies we took for granted – from simple handshakes to elaborate graduation ceremonies. Their loss is important – rituals contribute to our happiness in so many ways. Something the ancient Chinese teacher Confucius contemplated deeply.
Harvard professor Peter Bol (who teaches ChinaX at edx.org) explains why Confucius thought that ritual behaviors can bring us and our communities peace and joy – but why we need to create traditions and rules and customs that serve others, not just ourselves.
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