In brief... The pandemic of 1918: effects on religiosity and innovation

Enrico Berkes, Davide M. Coluccia, Gaia Dossi and Mara P. Squicciarini

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Abstract: When faced with catastrophic events, do people turn to religion or science? Enrico Berkes, Davide Coluccia, Gaia Dossi and Mara Squicciarini find that both reactions can occur at the same time: people affected by the flu epidemic of 1918 become both more religious and more innovative.

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Date: 2023-10-20
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