Becoming Ourselves Part 1 — From Survival to ...

The world entering 2026 is shaped by forces that don’t always appear in the headlines. The economy feels steady but cautious. Technology moves faster than we notice. Energy systems are transforming unevenly. Climate pressure is now part of everyday planning. And people themselves ...  Show more

In this first episode of the 2026 Global Outlook trilogy, I trace the world’s journey into 2026 — a decade shaped by shocks, wars, inflation, political fragmentation, and the fastest technological acceleration in modern history.From the pandemic and its economic aftershocks to th ...  Show more

In this episode of History 102, join WhatIfAltHists creator Rudyard Lynch and Erik Torenberg as they explore the intricate history of Mesopotamia. This episode dives into the origins, advancements, and eventual decline of one of the world's earliest civilizations, covering everyt ...  Show more

A Foundational Conservation Story Revived. Ancient writers observed that forests always recede as civilizations develop and grow. The great Roman poet Ovid wrote that before civilization began, “even the pine tree stood on its own very hills” but when civilization took over, “the ...  Show more

Where does the scarcity mindset, imposter syndrome, and loss aversion come from? Welcome to a mindset masterclass from history. Learn if the very instincts that kept humanity alive are now keeping you from truly living. For 290,000 years, we survived by playing it safe, following ...  Show more

<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stories can unify or divide but our ability to imagine them is uniquely human. Cooperation and trust, built through shared stories and narratives, are the foundation of human societies and economies. So what happens when humans ...