At some point in our not-too-distant evolutionary past, we forgot who we were. Or, perhaps more precisely, we started believing in something that never was. The grand myth of human …
(Published in the online magazine This View of Life on Jan. 23, 2025) In 1859, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species forever changed how we understand the natural world—and our place …
By identifying the evolutionary roots of our modern afflictions we can address the underlying issues that perpetuate our collective suffering. (Published December 3rd, 2024 on This View of Life) The …
Darwin’s legacy transcends science, offering us a profound view of life that bridges the ostensible gap between science and spirituality. (as previously published in the online magazine This View of …
In a world increasingly focused on the intersection of spirituality and the natural world, evolutionary spirituality and ecospirituality stand out as two compelling frameworks. Both offer pathways to deeper connection …
In an era where science and spirituality often seem at odds, evolutionary spirituality offers a unique synthesis—a new frontier for spiritual exploration and a shelter of belonging. Rooted in a …
Egalitarianism was the chosen mold for society throughout most of our evolutionary history because it maintains both the individual and social levels better than the alternatives. (as previously published in …
Biology, more so than any other science, typically shapes how we perceive and interact with the world around us. How we think about biological things directly affects and largely determines …
(Published in the online magazine This View of Life) The co-founder of the NRDC and environmental advocate Gus Speth once famously quipped, “I thought that with 30 years of good …