I Tested Freud’s The Future of an Illusion: What I Learned About Religion, Belief, and Human Nature
When I think about Freud’s *The Future of an Illusion*, I’m struck by how a text written nearly a century ago still feels unsettlingly relevant. In this work, Freud turns his attention to one of humanity’s most enduring questions: why do people cling so deeply to belief, especially when that belief offers comfort, structure, and…
