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Evolution is the overarching concept that encompasses the gradual development and transformation of various entities, ranging from biological organisms to systems, ideas, technologies, and societies. It involves the processes of change, adaptation, and selection, driven by diverse factors and influenced by the environment, leading to the emergence of new forms and characteristics.
Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. It occurs when evolutionary processes such as genetic drift and natural selection act on genetic variation, resulting in certain characteristics becoming more or less common within a population over successive generations.
Credit: Wikipedia - evolutionKnowledge Management should be focused on real, tangible intractable problems not aspirational goals. It should deal pragmatically with the evolutionary possibilities of the present rather than seeking idealistic solutions. | Dave Snowden Continue reading Knowledge Management Should Deal with the Evolutionary Possibilities of the Present Dave Snowden
We know the rules of community; we know the healing effect of community in terms of individual lives. If we could somehow find a way across the bridge of our knowledge, would not these same rules have a healing effect upon our world? We human beings have often been referred to as social animals. But we are not yet community creatures. We are … | Scottt Peck Continue reading It Is Our Task to Transform Ourselves From Social Creatures Into Community Creatures Scott Peck
Why is conversation so easy? Abstract Traditional accounts of language processing suggest that monologue – presenting and listening to speeches – should be more straightforward than dialogue – holding a conversation. This is clearly not the case. We argue that conversation is easy because of an interactive processing mechanism that leads to the alignment of Continue reading Why Is Conversation So Easy? Simon Garrod and Martin J. Pickering
Emergence | Daniel Schmachtenberger People: Daniel Schmachtenberger (1)Daniel Schmachtenberger Philosopher and strategist focused on humanity’s long-term viabilityPosts: Daniel Schmachtenberger (3)Multipolar Traps or Moloch Traps Acting against our collective interestsPollution of the Global Information Ecosystem The contamination of information with false and misleading materialThe Global Information Ecosystem We live in a vast sea of informationBooks: Daniel Continue reading Emergence Daniel Schmachtenberger (2016)
The assumption that technical civilizations must necessarily make an appearance, even after many billions of years of biological evolution, implies that the ultimate purpose, or goal, in the formation of stars and planets is the production of intelligent beings and technical civilizations — an idealistic and teleological view. | Carl Sagan Continue reading The Rise of Technical Civilizations Carl Sagan
Daniel Schmachtenberger is a social philosopher and strategist focused on civilization design and global risk mitigation. He co-founded The Consilience Project and explores complex systems, collective intelligence, and the meta-crisis. His work integrates science, ethics, and systems thinking to address existential threats and foster long-term resilience and human flourishing. Daniel Schmachtenberger is a thinker and Continue reading Daniel Schmachtenberger Philosopher and strategist focused on humanity’s long-term viability
In this book, Future Minds, Richard Yonck challenges our assumptions about intelligence — what it is, how it came to exist, and its place in the development of life on Earth and possibly throughout the cosmos. Taking a Big History perspective — over the 14 billion years from the Big Bang to the present and Continue reading Future Minds: the Rise of Intelligence From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe by Richard Yonck
In this book Grooming, Gossip, and the Evolution of Language, psychologist Robin Dunbar looks at gossip as an instrument of social order and cohesion — much like the endless grooming with which our primate cousins tend to their social relationships. AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small Continue reading Grooming, Gossip, and the Evolution of Language by Robin Dunbar (1996)
For the human species to evolve, the conversation must deepen. | Margaret Mead Continue reading For the Human Species to Evolve, the Conversation Must Deepen Margaret Mead
Reasoning is often viewed as a tool for improving knowledge and making sound decisions. Yet research shows it frequently reinforces bias and distorts judgement. The argumentative theory reframes reasoning as a social tool for persuasion and evaluation, explaining both our failures alone and our strengths in dialogue. Abstract Reasoning is generally seen as a means Continue reading Why Do Humans Reason? Arguments for an Argumentative Theory Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber (2010)
Tags: Denis Noble (1) | evolution (32) The New Enlightenment and the Fight to Free Knowledge A New Enlightenment Google Web Search Photo Credits: Midjourney (Public Domain)This page is part of a blook on Conversational Leadership. Parts of this book have restricted access. You can learn more about the book and how to obtain full access on Continue reading Science Is Reconsidering Evolution Denis Noble
In the idealistic approach, the leaders of an organization set out an ideal future state that they wish to achieve, identify the gap between the ideal and their perception of the present, and seek to close it. This is common not only to process-based theory but also to practice that follows the general heading of the “learning organization”. … | Dave Snowden Continue reading Idealistic Verses Naturalistic Approach to Business Dave Snowden
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Life stands apart in its complexity, far beyond anything seen in non-living systems. The challenge is knowing how to clearly and measurably detect this complexity. Assembly Theory offers a method: look for objects that are both complex and abundant, shaped by the quiet force of selection. Continue reading The Informational Theory of Life How complexity and selection shape living systems
Innovation can look like it happens overnight, but typically develops step by step. Change mostly comes from building on what already exists and stretching just beyond our current limits. The theory of the adjacent possible explains how progress happens by gradually expanding into new territory that’s within reach of where we are now. Continue reading Exploring the Adjacent Possible Understanding change as a series of nearby moves
Many features develop or appear for one purpose, then end up serving another. This shift, called exaptation, often occurs by chance rather than design. Knowing about it can help explain surprising advances in nature, technology, and organizations. Continue reading Exaptation and Innovation Finding new uses for what already exists in nature and society
Intelligence and evolution are deeply intertwined, shaping life on Earth. Understanding their complex relationship is crucial but challenging. Exploring how intelligence has evolved and impacted various species offers valuable insights into its nature and role in our world. Continue reading The Relationship Between Intelligence and Evolution ** Shaping life on earth
In this chapter, I explore our evolutionary journey, which spans from the moment of the Big Bang to the universe’s eventual destiny. In the context of this journey, I also explore speculation regarding both individual purpose and humanity’s overarching purpose. Continue reading Introduction: Our Evolutionary Journey From the Big Bang to the universe’s death
We have an anthropocentric tendency to see ourselves separate from the rest of the universe—as if we are somehow above or distinct from the natural world. Yet, when we examine things closely, we find that we are an intimate part of the universe’s fabric. Continue reading We Are Stardust We are literally part of the universe, not separate from it
The evolutionary journey of the universe from the Big Bang to the present day is a remarkable story of complexity, change, and adaptation. It spans billions of years and encompasses the birth of stars, the formation of galaxies, and the evolution of life on Earth. Continue reading Our Past Evolutionary Journey The journey from the Big Bang to the present day is a remarkable story
Our Past Evolutionary Journey Post-biological Evolution ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Since life first emerged on Earth, biological evolution has come a long way. Though it has slowed, what does our future biological evolution hold? Continue reading What Does Our Future Biological Evolution Hold? With advances in science and technology
What Does Our Future Biological Evolution Hold? Understanding Teleology Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close When we think about evolution, we tend to focus on biological evolution and Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. However, evolution is a Continue reading Post-biological Evolution ** Evolution is not limited to biological evolution
Post-biological Evolution ** The Meaning of Purpose ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close We tend to think everything has a purpose and is designed to fulfill an objective, but is this true? Some things exist simply Continue reading Understanding Teleology Exploring the concept of teleology
Understanding Teleology Fundamental Questions About Human Life ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Understanding “purpose” is key to exploring questions about life’s meaning or the universe’s purpose. The term encompasses reasons, goals, and intended outcomes of Continue reading The Meaning of Purpose ** Purpose has a nuanced meaning
There are three fundamental ‘purpose’ questions about human life: ‘Why does human life exist?’, ‘What is the purpose or meaning of human life, and ‘What is the purpose of humanity?’ These are deeply philosophical, thought-provoking questions. Continue reading Fundamental Questions About Human Life ** Whis is the purpose of life and humanity?
“What is the purpose of humanity?” contemplates the meaning of humanity as a whole. Not “What is my purpose?” but “What is our collective purpose?” Continue reading What Is the Purpose of Humanity ** What is our collective purpose?
Beliefs are ideas that we hold to be true. However, we have no evidence to support many of them. False beliefs lead us to the wrong conclusions. We need to question and challenge our beliefs continually. Continue reading What Are Beliefs? Ideas that are held to be true but not necessarily supported by any evidence
Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts or tendencies that our brain uses to process information and make judgments. They can lead us to make poor decisions, overlook important details, and draw incorrect conclusions. Continue reading What Are Cognitive Biases? Mistakes in reasoning, evaluating or remembering
An interesting conundrum arises when considering the Jewish religious law forbidding Lashon Hara (speaking derogatorily about someone) and building social trust through gossip. Why would Jewish religious law consider gossip bad while anthropologists consider it good? Continue reading Gossip and Lashon Hara Conversation about other people
The Myth of Thamus and Theuth Connecting Minds Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Many of us find it difficult to give a speech, and it is not always easy to listen to one, but we are Continue reading Our Brains Are Designed for Conversation That is why we find conversation so easy
