A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century

Discover a compelling journey into the intricate interplay between our ancient origins and contemporary challenges – and uncover actionable insights to navigate this dynamic terrain.

Despite residing in an era of unprecedented prosperity, our societal fabric feels frayed, our unity fragmented, and our well-being compromised.

While material abundance abounds, our political landscape appears adrift, while rates of despair, isolation, and chronic ailments soar. What lies at the heart of this dichotomy? And how can we chart a course forward?

Renowned evolutionary biologists Heather Heying and Bret Weinstein offer a lucid diagnosis: our modern existence clashes with the ingrained instincts of our primal selves. Our ancestors thrived in close-knit communities, yet today, many struggle to even recognize their neighbors.

Survival in ancient societies relied on a deep harmony with nature. However, today’s lifestyles – from our diets and occupations to our exposure to artificial light – starkly deviate from millennia of evolutionary conditioning.

Drawing on their extensive teaching experience and immersive studies in Earth’s diverse ecosystems, Heying and Weinstein delve into urgent social challenges of our time. From rampant sleep deprivation and harmful dietary patterns to detrimental parenting approaches and outdated educational paradigms, “A Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century” offers a roadmap grounded in scientific insights, empowering readers to cultivate a more fulfilled and enlightened existence. Embark on this illuminating journey toward a harmonious coexistence with our evolutionary heritage.