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Truth, for Jiang in this lecture, must explain why something happened and predict future developments.
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Truth, for Jiang in this lecture, must explain why something happened and predict future developments.
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Jiang says Catalhoyuk's religion was sophisticated because it could explain everyday life and align social existence with religious meaning.
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"And for me, this is frustrating because if the history is any good, if the history is accurate, then it should help us predict..."
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"The living room is basically a temple unto itself. It was a place of worship and religion. Okay? Meaning that the first, like Kanahoyak,..."
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"I'm sorry I have to kill you. But hey, we're only taking your meat. Your soul. Right? Is still going to be reborn. Or..."
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