Author: Bizzy C

[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget] In a world where various media sources constantly hit us with confusing mixtures of fact and sensationalism, it can be extraordinarily easy for our perceptions to be skewed toward distorted versions of reality. From individual influencers who push viral content, and companies with revenue streams built entirely on consumer engagement, to cultural norms that bind us to our...Continue Reading

[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget] The first three articles in this series explored how our antiquated instincts, which have not kept pace with the rapid acceleration of human achievement since the dawning of agriculture 12,000 years ago, have resulted in greater levels of stress and conflict, led us astray, and driven us apart. I want to acknowledge the fact that this is A...Continue Reading

[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget] So far in this series we’ve discussed how the introduction of agriculture into the human timeline 12,000 years ago flung human beings into such a rapid period of growth that it outpaced the ability for our instincts to evolve, causing many of them to become misleading, or at best, flawed. Consequently, we’re seeing increased stress, anxiety, depression, and...Continue Reading

[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget] Welcome back to our series about instincts. It’s of value to note at this point that our instincts are important and effective if acted upon in ways that serve us and those around us positively. Obviously we cannot live without them. This series, however, is meant to illustrate how antiquated parts of our instincts in today’s world can...Continue Reading