The Fable of the Bees: or Private Vices, Publick Benefits Bernard Mandeville (1714)

In the book The Fable of the Bees by Bernard Mandeville, the author presents a provocative argument that private vices, such as greed and self-interest, ultimately drive economic prosperity and social progress. Through his satirical poem The Grumbling Hive and its accompanying essays, Mandeville challenges the notion that moral virtue leads to societal well-being. Instead, … Continue reading The Fable of the Bees: or Private Vices, Publick Benefits Bernard Mandeville (1714)

The Fable of the Bees Or, Private Vices, Public Benefits

Peter Block, the Grand Inquisitor, and Leadership Critical Thinking 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 Societies often assume that virtue leads to prosperity, but history suggests a more complex reality. Efforts to eliminate self-interest can unintentionally suppress … Continue reading The Fable of the Bees Or, Private Vices, Public Benefits

The Emergence of Conversation in Early Cultures ** Conversation stretches far back into prehistory

The origins of conversation stretch back long before recorded history, evident in oral traditions, myths and records of ancient cultures across the world. Through archaeology and study of early writings, we can piece together the foundations of dialogue that evolved over millennia in human societies. Continue reading The Emergence of Conversation in Early Cultures ** Conversation stretches far back into prehistory

Post-biological Evolution ** Evolution is not limited to biological evolution

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