Ritual: Why Seemingly Senseless Acts Making Life Worth Living (Dr. Dimitris Xygalatas)

Ritual is thread of human history presenting a profound paradox: people ascribe the utmost importance to their rituals – and they impact every corner of our lives, yet few can explain why they are so important. From handshakes to hazings, parades to parties, rituals surround every aspect of our lives – and yet the logic behind them has remained a mystery, until now. Our guest, researcher and best-selling author Dr. Dimitris Xygalatas, has spent much of his career studying ritual and how seemi...