Ara Norenzayan

Ara Norenzayan is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and Co-director of UBC's Centre for Human Evolution, Cognition, and Culture.

Ara Norenzayan has made significant contributions to the field of evolutionary psychology, particularly focusing on the origins of religion and its impact on human societies.

His research explores the psychological foundations of religious belief and behavior, as well as the role of religion in shaping cooperation and conflict in diverse cultural contexts.

Norenzayan's work extends to examining the psychological aspects of religious diversity in today's globalized world, bridging the gap between evolutionary psychology and contemporary social issues.