The Synthesis of "human nature"

Discover Mencius, the ancient Confucian philosopher who argued for the innate goodness of human nature and influenced Chinese thought for millennia.

Exploring the biophilia hypothesis—the idea that humans have an inherent urge to connect with nature—and its impact on our well-being and daily lives.

Explore the incredible journey of human evolution, from early primate ancestors to modern Homo sapiens and the science that reveals our shared past.

Discover learned behavior, the actions and responses we acquire through experience. Explore how humans and animals adapt, form habits, and learn skills.

Discover Homo sapiens, the species of modern humans. Explore our evolutionary journey, unique traits, and profound impact on the planet.

A concise explainer on sexual selection, the evolutionary theory of how animals, including humans, compete for and choose mates to reproduce.

Explore the science of instinct, the unlearned, innate behaviors guiding animals and humans. Discover why this primal concept is trending today.

Discover Humanism, a philosophy focused on human reason, ethics, and justice without reliance on supernatural beliefs. Learn why it's gaining traction.

The core mechanism of evolution where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing on their successful traits.

Discover Charles Darwin, the English naturalist whose groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection forever changed our understanding of life on Earth.