The name says it all: this session takes a look at everything that human beings do, think and know. From thoughts on what makes a civilization decline to the roots of our morality, these speakers share some of the stats and stories that point to our collective identity.
In this session:
Jared Diamond investigates why cultures prosper or decline. In his latest book, he suggests that technological civilization is only a fraction of the human narrative.
Jim Flynn challenges our fundamental assumptions about intelligence.
Daniel Reisel searches for the psychological and physical roots of human morality.
Pulling from psychology, evolutionary theory, history and more, Daniel Ogilvie is trying to understand humankind’s deep-seated belief in the soul.
Joshua Prager’s journalism unravels historical secrets — including his own.
