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'Super' is a noun that denotes someone who believes in the supernatural. Those who are not supers are brights. The term 'super' was suggested by Daniel Dennett who says "it's a nice word with positive connotations like gay and bright and straight" (Dennett 2006: 21).

further reading

Dennett, Daniel. (2006). Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon. Viking Press.


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