Though often loathe to admit it, humanity is the product of an evolutionary process stretching back several million years. Despite our lofty status on planet earth, godly pretensions and delusional thought patterns, we cannot begin to understand how homo sapiens functions in the modern world unless we understand our evolutionary origins. We can endlessly mythologize, fantasize and dissemble, but the fact is that every time we urinate, defecate or fornicate, the truth is revealed. For thousand of years, evolutionary selection has resulted in a bigger cranium and a smarter ape. But are we smart enough? Sadly, there is no particular reason to assume that evolution will continue to create a more intelligent ape. In fact, it is quite possible that the comforts of modern living are causing a “devolution,” whereby the breeding habits of the intellectually- challenged are slowing creating an Idiocracy. Regardless of whether we are slowly sinking to the bottom of the genetic pond or merely treading water in the shallow end, the challenges faced by humanity are more pressing than ever.
Luckily, there is an antidote to the pervasive stupidity surrounding us. Though we can no longer rely on biological evolution to create a kinder, smarter ape, we can embark on Conscious Evolution. We can make the courageous decision to cultivate knowledge, compassion and wisdom in our lives. We can learn to think and even Think about Thinking. You are not alone is this endeavor–The Smart Ape is here to help! We will embark on this journey together–using insights from psychology, economics, politics, religion and the Sunday comics–anything in fact, that will help us figure out What The Hell Is Going On.