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Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD

Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD

Mitchell Ryan Distin, Ph.D., is an evolutionary biologist, writer, research fellow at Prosocial World, and CEO of The New People Foundation, a new 501-3(c) nonprofit which advocates for integrating evolutionary principles and Indigenous wisdom into modern social and environmental solutions. He also runs the blog, WalkingTheRedRoad.Blog. You can contact him at [email protected].

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The One and Only Solution to Climate Change

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 27, 2025

There exists one and only one solution to climate change. This is not hyperbole. This is realism in its entirety. Every other proposed solution is a half-measure to the defining …

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To The Vagabond

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 27, 2025

To the vagabond, To the derelict, To those labeled insane or crazed Whose frame of mind is lucid We are the ones to whom others hold dear, Long after our …

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Blind

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 27, 2025

Don black with drapes of vigor Skeletons proceed with quease and quiver When thy homunculus concede And the dark yearns for me Fed flesh, but greater still Cannibalize a person’s …

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Nephropidae

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 27, 2025

Carry on, ye’ darkest depths; Poseidons’ realm doth hith’r, Why, Davy Jones locker accepts, The intrepid; wane to with’r. For none wallow in the bed of seas— For some swallow …

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The Two-Way Telescope

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 27, 2025

A curious contraption, this two-way glass, It peers through the future and dredges the past. A marvel of science, a tool of delight, But oh, the peculiar things it brings …

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The Dissolution of the United States of America

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 27, 2025

I look forward to, in days not so remote, the complete and utter dissolution of the United States of America. I used to feel an unshakable pride in calling myself …

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Everybody is Born a Little Racist (Part II): Evolving Beyond Tribalism to Build a Truly Multilevel Egalitarian Society

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 26, 2025

Once we come to terms with the reality that we are all, to varying degrees, predisposed to tribal thinking and racist inclinations, the next step is to reimagine how we …

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Everybody is Born a Little Racist (Part I)

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 24, 2025

We like to think of ourselves as rational beings, adept at evolving beyond our primal instincts, but the truth is that human nature—whether we care to admit it or not—has …

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What Sapiens and the Rest of “Big History” Gets Wrong

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 24, 2025

Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens has kept its place on the NYT bestsellers list for years, and with it, he’s reshaped how we view human history. His sweeping, bold narrative about …

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America Ain’t A Free Country: Lessons From Abroad

by Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD January 24, 2025

I hate to burst your bubble, but America ain’t the free country most folks think it is. We used to be freer, sure, back when powdered wigs were all the …

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About Me

About Me

Scientist & Writer

Howdy fellow friend of the Homo genus! Welcome to my blog/mind. Enter at your own peril! I'm Mitchell Ryan Distin PhD—Evolutionary biologist, historian and philosopher of science, social architect, aspiring writer and shitty poet, 1-figure entrepreneur, professional globetrotter, and occasional rabble-rouser on behalf of our beleaguered planet. Professionally speaking, I am a research fellow and co-organizer of the Multilevel Selection Initiative at the nonprofit Prosocial World, as well as the CEO/Director of The New People Foundation—a new 501-3(c) nonprofit ThinkTank where we try to solve modern problems by mixing evolutionary science with a dash of Indigenous wisdom. Want to connect? Email me at [email protected]—unless you’re a Russian spam bot, in which case, buzz right off, Putin.

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The New People Foundation is a brand spankin' new 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to solve big problems by doing something radical: combining the sharp edges of science with the deep roots of Indigenous wisdom. Why? Because modern solutions alone are like trying to fix a leaky boat with duct tape—they might work for a minute, but you’re still going to get soaking wet. Here, we believe in the interdependence of all Life and sustainable solutions—because, spoiler alert: we only have one planet. There ain't no planet B, Elon. Whether it’s teaching, researching, or rolling up our sleeves for hands-on projects, we’re here to prove that progress doesn’t mean conquering Nature—it means finally learning to live with her without screwing everything up. Our vision? It's still a work in progress, but it goes something like this: a future where humanity stops throwing tantrums at Mother Earth and starts acting like the responsible, self-proclaimed "wise" species we keep pretending to be (Homo sapien = latin for "the wise human"). So, if you're ready to stop playing with fire and start building a better world, come join us. Together, we can evolve a future worth bragging about and finally live up to our name.

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