Community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in global healthcare systems, but challenges placed on their work are putting strain on the communities they serve.
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…
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:
Traditional stories and folklore, through the dynamic movement of its characters and narrative, and by way of its various devices, can convey implicit meaning and help give us insight into the metaphysical nature of the world.
In our screen and achievement-obsessed culture, the play instincts of children are being smothered, inhibiting their natural creativity and curiosity. Loosening the reins on childhood can help fix that.
As concern rises about the H5N1 or “bird flu” virus, will the lessons learned about the COVID-19 pandemic be squandered—especially in the current political environment of the United States?
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