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University of York used magnetism to shut down part of the brain.
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The part of the brain responsible for detecting and solving problems, i.e., reasoning and logic.
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Greater levels of atheism result when you shut down the part of the brain most associated with logic and reasoning
Atheists embarrassed: study proves atheism uses less brain function
This has to be embarrassing . . . if you’re an atheist. A new study performed at the University of York used targeted magnetism to shut down part of the brain. The result: belief in God disappeared among more than 30 percent of participants.