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The Patterning Instinct

Explore Themes

The Patterning Instinct covers a vast expanse of territory

In time: from the dawn of homo sapiens to the present day and possibilities for our future

In geography: across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas

In ideas: investigating key questions about who we are.. and where we're headed.

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Culture shapes values.
Values shape history.
​How will our values shape the future?
The mindset of the Scientific Revolution also spawned genocides and environmental havoc.
What made it unique in history?
What is our true nature? 
The answer may shape
​humanity’s destiny.
Our rampant consumerism is ransacking the earth.
What are its root causes?
The battle between science and religion is ultimately a false choice.
Here’s why.
Is humanity headed for collapse?
For techno-utopia?
​Or something entirely different?