As artificial intelligence grows in leaps and bounds, so too does the idea that “the robots are taking over”. But as Ella Jane Mortensen writes, the dangers of AI may lie more in their impact on our minds and culture.
Contrary to belief, we don't possess one unified mind with a single coherent purpose. We have many minds, "multiminds"—all with different perspectives and agendas.
In his book Fluke, political scientist Brian Klaas explores the phenomenon of random chance and the outsize impact it has on shaping the future.
Idries Shah wrote more than 30 books of stories and essays on Sufi thought aimed at developing our latent capacities.
Masters of influence know how to manipulate the cues that trigger our decision-making reflexes which evolved to help us survive as a species.
Journey of the Human Mind
We face a world that is far different from our ancestor’s world. But we have the potential to understand and solve the problems of today, many of which are man-made, if we first understand who we are, and how the past has made us.
Our Prehistoric Ancestors
Understanding our evolutionary roots—what we share with animals and primates, and how we differ—is key to realizing our unique potential.
The Evolution of Language
The evolution of language has shaped our minds and culture—unlocking new ways to connect, create, and face challenges.
Ideas that Shaped Our Modern World
Driven to solve and seek, our evolution has unfolded through innovation and the pursuit of transcendence.
Tools & the Development of Contemporary Society
From stone tools to digital circuits, our creations shape who we are and the choices defining our future.
Our Mind in the Modern World
Technology has outpaced evolution. To thrive, we must consciously evolve by understanding the full capacities of our minds.
As artificial intelligence grows in leaps and bounds, so too does the idea that “the robots are taking over”. But as Ella Jane Mortensen writes, the dangers of AI may lie more in their impact on our minds and culture.
The idea of multiple personalities is often associated with extreme clinical conditions, but as John Zada writes, we are all affected by a smaller version of this phenomenon which pays high dividends to understand.
Economists have long used forecasting and predictions to approach the unknown. But as Ayubkhon Azamov writes, their accuracy, for a variety of reasons, is more often flawed than not.
Statistics, whether in the service of advertising or politics, don't just hide the truth—they guide your mind to a particular version, or interpretation, of it.
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