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Atheism 2.0

What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a "religion for atheists" -- call it Atheism 2.0 -- that incorporates religious forms and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual and transcendence.

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What aspects of religion should atheists (respectfully) adopt? Alain de Botton suggests a "religion for atheists" -- call it Atheism 2.0 -- that incorporates religious forms and traditions to satisfy our human need for connection, ritual and transcendence.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

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Alain de Botton

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Through his witty and literate books -- and his new School of Life -- Alain de Botton helps others find fulfillment in the everyday.