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Discuss this talk: Politics and religion are technologies ( Noah Feldman )
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Noah Feldman makes a searing case that both politics and religion -- whatever their differences -- are similar technologies, designed to efficiently connect and manage any group of people.
About Noah Feldman
Noah Feldman studies the intersection of religion, politics and law -- with a focus on how Islam meshes with modern democracy. Full bio and more links
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