Theories

  • Boundaries And Infrastructure

    Evolution is far too complex for us to achieve success consciously, through reason. Our communities and societies have become very complex. Not nearly as complex as nature and its environments, but complex enough. As time goes by, and environments change,… Continue reading

  • A Conflict Of Motivations

    Nothing begins with knowledge and reason. Experience is the foundation of understanding, not knowledge. Both of my parents grew up poor, in what were called cold-water flats. Thus, a large part of their primary motivation in life had always been… Continue reading

  • Culture As Purpose

    To understand why we have religion. Evolutionary Success for most of nature is measured by the ability to have grandchildren. We humans, however, have gained the capacity to make our environment so toxic and complicated that the measure of our… Continue reading

  • The Future of Religious Identity

    If I had a bucket list it wouldn’t have any of the popular, trendy things on it. It would be a peculiar list of the strange and awkward experiences in life. Like moving into an isolated small town. For those… Continue reading

  • Evolving Legal Systems

    Pushing ourselves to the brink. Over time, the cheetah and the gazelle trade dominance on the plains. For a while gazelles are faster and their population blooms, then the cheetahs adapt and feast. Back and forth, they evolve faster together.… Continue reading

  • Faith and Superstition

    We all need good context. There are many people who say there is no value in faith and superstition. They demand to see proof in the real world.  Well, it is a simple fact that when we are positive and… Continue reading