• The Multimind Idea of Consciousness

    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.

  • Why Everything We Do Matters

    In his book Fluke, political scientist Brian Klaas explores the phenomenon of random chance and the outsize impact it has on shaping the future.

  • "He Who Tastes Knows"

    Idries Shah wrote more than 30 books of stories and essays on Sufi thought aimed at developing our latent capacities.

  • Why We Are Vulnerable to Persuasion

    Masters of influence know how to manipulate the cues that trigger our decision-making reflexes which evolved to help us survive as a species.

The Human Journey highlights the growing body of knowledge about the evolution and history of humanity: who we are, how we got that way, and what we might become…

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Travel the Journey:

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.

Latest Blog Posts:

A female artist painting in her studio.

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.

A woman in a room with multiple mirrors looking at different reflections of herself that represent different personalities.

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.

A businessman in a suit holding an umbrella and feeling the air for rain.

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.

An image showing people chasing a pie graph off of a cliff—mislead by information.

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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