Human Bridges Project: A New Wave of Information for Our Times
Peter Coyote invites you to look at the media, research, and education initiatives related to the Human Bridges Project.
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A Message From Peter Coyote[edit | edit source]
Every big wave that improves our lives comes riding in on a new body of information, whether it’s research from modern medicine or how audio recording allowed the spread of music worldwide.
A new wave of information is reaching our shores that gives us fuller context for how we got here and why we behave the way we do.
The huge body of research coming out of archaeology and human biology gives us a reference for humanity that we’ve never had before. Increasingly, we’re able to fill in the various steps of the human story, from 7 million years ago to the recent time, when we started living together in societies.
This knowledge provides a universal and authentic framework for humanity to connect. Combining our history with an understanding of our biology and behavior is a game changer for the wide range of challenges and opportunities we face.
I invite you to look at the media, research, and education initiatives related to the Human Bridges project. I’m sure you’ll agree that this can actually make a difference.
Read on for a message from Human Bridges founder Jan Ritch-Frel and start exploring the project here.
Thanks,
Peter Coyote
A Message From Jan Ritch-Frel, Director of Human Bridges[edit | edit source]
I am excited to share a quick overview of the Human Bridges project and the important initiatives we have to advance education using a synthesis of new research from disciplines that include anthropology, archaeology, neuroscience, and behavioral biology. As Peter Coyote explained, education and incorporation of this new knowledge across age ranges and activities can be a game changer.
Our Human Bridges initiatives are focused on accelerating this process, advancing education at all life stages, and encouraging the adoption of this information in critical areas of society.
You can donate now or schedule a call or video meeting to learn more from the Human Bridges team and share your interests.
Media, Research, and Education Initiatives[edit | edit source]
- Improve the ‘Canon’ of Global Higher Education—New Paradigm, New Curriculum: A synthesized body of knowledge that all leaders should receive. Traditional leadership education often reinforces outdated mindsets. To overcome this, Human Bridges cultivates the critical thinking necessary to approach complex challenges with innovation. This foundational education should be integrated across all ages.
- Crowdfunding and Research Platform for Archaeology and Human Evolutionary Science: We are in the advanced stages of developing a ‘Curiosity Engine,’ a Wiki-based crowdfunding platform tool for the public to support the projects of leading research institutions. Academics and experts have promising research projects underway, and they collaboratively research with qualified volunteers and expand the scope of their research initiatives.
- The New Grand Tour: A comprehensive, map-based resource for lifelong learning and education-inspired travel. The New Grand Tour connects archaeological sites, museums, research centers, national parks, educational institutions, cultural heritage tours, and volunteer opportunities in archaeology and ecology, fostering engagement with the world’s history and environment.
- Human Bridges Global News and Wiki Archive: A curated international network of experts advancing Human Bridges’ unique approach—synthesizing knowledge for practical application. The Global News and Wiki Archive collects, curates, and shares a growing collection of published works from diverse experts, creating a valuable resource for research and education.
You may have already noticed a growing visibility of ancient history, anthropology, DNA, and neuroscience in the media and a more profound desire to understand our relationship with the natural world. Authors including David Graeber, Robert Sapolsky, and Jane Goodall are prominent in the bestseller lists. The most popular documentaries on Netflix and Amazon Prime include series on Neanderthals, archaeology, genetics, and the ‘Chimp Empire.’ Countless YouTube and Spotify podcasts offer a wealth of episodes on the finer points of Ancient Rome and Bronze Age Societies, satisfying an audience that appears to have grown into the tens of millions.
But we are at the beginning of the education process—the recent science and research have not percolated into popular consciousness or found application in centers of social influence.
Starting Points for Learning More About Human Bridges[edit | edit source]
For an introduction to this project, read Human Bridges editor Jan Ritch-Frel’s conversations with Gary M. Feinman on the promise of archaeology to provide historical context for humanity and how we live today, Michael Hudson on how the central social institutions we live by are borne out of the archaic past, and Robert Sapolsky on the social advantages of studying the biology of human behavior. If you want a learning path that combines travel and education, read The New Grand Tour.
You can donate now or schedule a call or video meeting to learn more from the Human Bridges team and share your interests.
