An Evolution Post Evolution

Birth of A Violent Human Society - An Evolution Post Evolution

After Darwin

Modern human evolved from where Darwin ended. There is nothing to suggest a messy human life, then.  But now, almost all the writings that deal with topics related to our life and living is in complete agreement, about one conclusion. Human life is in a mess, everywhere. Disorder is rampant among those well to do, those not so, and also with all others. What is the reason?

Unless we take the human as a species that has a natural proclivity to self-destructive behavior like violence, there has to be discernible reason for it to be so. Something caused a violent modern man to evolve from a human that followed one of the monkeys.

For finding out, let us once again look at our journey from a brute to the civilized one of today. Examining the path we have taken so far, a little thoroughly. Assume that the fundamental characteristics, like an inquisitive nature, was more or less the same as of today. And also, the propensity to choose the best option from whatever, the current circumstances would offer. That makes each and every one remaining at all tiles, happy and contended for having demonstrated one’s abilities to its brim.

The Old Human

Let us say, from the very first batch itself, human would have been amazed by the variety and attractiveness of all that caught their eye. So, probably, all that they encountered, or otherwise grabbed their time, kept remaining with them as memories or experiences, an accumulated version of which, guiding all further endeavors.

As always, a few among them would have been of a different build or on a deviating trip. They perhaps thought of a possibility of arriving at fresh, different, and more interesting things or its spirit by subjecting the accumulated memory to further manipulation. Succeeding generations followed such a path, the resulting product getting greatly celebrated as knowledge. Our world has never been the same, ever since.

The Singularity of Teaching

Now look. So far, all people would have been monitoring all that they came across, while adding all of those to their memory, ideas of relative merit, significance, etc., yet to germinate. Sure, many among them would have been finding it heavily taxing and would have been on the lookout for a respite. But, at least a few would have been there to relish these and share the burden. What else for others to do but to hold these few in high esteem.

Those who relished it, pressed on with the job and continued to create more knowledge. The more, the laurels that came their way, the harder, their resolve.

Others kept on raining accolades and adulation, making the few come up with even more new and varied vistas of knowledge. In some time, perhaps over some generations, the new entity of knowledge made whatever memories or experience they possessed, redundant. And, as a direct result, those who labored and happened to be successful in the activities related to manipulation of such experiences scaled the pinnacle of acceptability, and heralded the birth of a new profession, teaching.

The Modern Human

Now see. The original style of human living, one nurturing an ever-increasing stock of experience, and taking guidance from those for all their endeavors, died a death. Over time, different ideas that were germinating from such experiences, also came to a full stop. Difference in intellectual build, so far, quite likely viewed as another(harmless) attribute like height, or color, became a variable that is open to manipulation. In all these cases, the new entity called teaching acted as a total replacement for the natural distribution of personal assets. Perhaps, the novelty content of the changed circumstances kept the populace glued to it. Or, the opportunity of escaping from a job of drudgery made the common people go for it.

Over time, teaching took over the role of nature. Consequently, the drive that nature provides to every form of life to follow its style of living, came to a halt. Rather, the drive is being replaced by the current product or state of knowledge, something not equally within the grasp of all. Naturally, inequality has become enshrined for good. If a violent society does not result from this, what else will?

I think, a significant point is this. We are yet to replace whatever was the original lifestyle we lost, when the 'natural drive' was replaced by 'knowledge'. So, we now need to concentrate fully on designing an apt living style and adhering to it for our own good. Perhaps, a fitting lifestyle shall absorb the inequalities too.

Book Review: The Consumer Insights Revolution

 The Consumer Insights Revolution by Steve Phillips and others.

This book is a good, impactful description of the hard work that goes behind creating products and building business that resonate with people. How to connect brands to the lives and needs of consumers. 

It is in two parts. In part 1, the book dwells on consumer centricity and market research. How innovative concepts tend to surprise us by bringing up new challenges and the necessity of varied and unimagined working practices. How, to remain relevant, one constantly needs to rethink, become digitalized and democratized, and be more strategic. Part 2 of the book is about the practical aspects of the above and meeting the needs of an agile market research. How to design a framework powered by technology that consolidates and organizes data, while enabling people to analyze and learn from it in a dynamic way. How, it could lead to the formation of a digital platform that would remove reliance on market research vendors. And how to introduce such ideas in ways that encourage and enliven all to feel positive and welcoming about it.

With well laid out chapters, bulleted lists, and a good directory of technical terms, this book can be an effective guide to insightful and analysis-heavy research.

Book Review: Toxic Infertility

Toxic Infertility by Deidre Bloomquist

This is a book filled with thoughtful and practical tips to boost fertility in a natural way. While doing so, it discusses the often-overlooked factors, like environmental toxins and lifestyle choices, which grossly and silently affect reproductive health. You also will have the latest in science, of course, as short and simple steps that can make the journey to parenthood, one of joy.

The book is in two parts. In part one, the book examines the root of fertility challenges, putting it in people-friendly terms. It traverses a wide field of contaminants like heavy metals, plastics, pesticides, and radioactivity, listing the consequences that can happen to our body. Part two is about restoring our body. How to clear one's body of toxins, how to restore affected systems and parts, and what nutrients are necessary, are only some of the topics that are covered beautifully. Step by step instructions are provided, both the accessibility and affordability of the recommended programs and procedures getting special attention. A chapter on pre-conception planning, and another on hormone health, turns this book into a comprehensive guide for anyone who is thinking of the baby-way.

I also find, not only that this book is a page-turner, but also is of immense value as an academic aid, thanks to the logical presentation of ideas. For example, 'if iron anemia persists...consider the fact that all organisms utilize iron to survive, and pathogens in the gut may be stealing this nutrient from you...'. With, a writing that boasts of a conversational style and, a content with a disarming clarity of thought and an exhaustive index, the book refuses to be put down.

Another Book

Presently, wisdom is highly valued, and enjoying a position that is lofty enough to overshadow everything else. I think, there is room for a rethink. A wisdom-free life will most likely lead us to a better future.

Published a Book 'Is Wisdom, a Must?'

Book Review: She Took A Turn

 She Took A Turn, by Kristi Smith, begins with a childhood that is filled with privilege, and her reasons to rebel against it. How she inherited her mother's streak of independence, and an athletic spirit with a killer instinct from her father. Hardwork follows this wonderful childhood, when she begins with Princeton for further studies. Greater days follow, when she becomes a medical student and discontinues it. She then takes a jump into teaching, and faces racism head-on. All the while there was a spiritual journey, where knowing and growing one's central self was the main theme. Comes her wedding, swiftly followed by four children and all the associated melee. Topping it all is her tryst with cancer that opens the way to a series of reflections on a wide ranging array of topics.

I read the book like a gripping novel. It has a narrative that moves on a streamline path, and echoes truth, courage, and under-standing. And this is not just a personal recount, but a benchmark on generous and sincere writing. A story of someone, who made hopes happen.

Book Review: Remaking the Space between Us

 
Remaking the Space between Us, by DIANA McLAIN SMITH, is a book in 4 parts. In part 1, Remembering the Forgotten Road to Now, the book finds America as a nation, where polarization is omnipresent, and exhorts all to come together and learn from each other. How, cooperation and empathy can address the discord in today's politics and society. Part 2 begins by examining how an easy attempt could be made, inspired by a President, to overturn an election, and how, it brings up a dire need to unlock our minds. If not, we are likely to end up with the path, Nazi Germany took to address the problem of a pluralistic society. Come Part 3, and the discussion is about the need for friendships and closing the gap between each of us. The last part dwells on the possibility of using all those divisive forces for our good. Where, there is always an effort to understand and empathize with the “other side”. And also to outwit misinformation, what should be a staple part of the times.
I agree with the author. Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. Effectively, every page of this book prods the reader to take efforts to make a change. This is a fantastic read, tastefully spliced with anecdotes, quotations, and snippets of history. I couldn't put it down till I crossed the last page.