Humankind (Week 1: Prologue + Chapters 1 to 3)
To believe in humanity is to believe in yourself.
“Cynicism is a theory of everything. The cynic is always right.”
“Now the question: Which planet do we live on?”
“We’re not alone. We have each other.”
~ Rutger Bregman
This Week’s Reading
📖 Prologue + Chapters 1-3
⌛ Estimated time: 1.5~2 hours
Week 1 at a Glance
Aug 16 - Aug 22
Prologue
Chapter 1: A New Realism
Chapter 2: The Real Lord of the Flies
Part One: The State of Nature
Chapter 3: The Rise of Homo Puppy
📆 LIVE #1: Friday, Aug 22, 2025, 9 pm EST
The Three Signs
To become aware of your experience as you read — and to help our conversation — you might want to use these signs to mark the text or your notes (if you are doing audio):
🟦 Square = What feels true? (“This squares/resonates with me.”)
🔵 Circle = What are you wondering? (“This is new, circling in my mind, making me curious.”)
🔷 Diamond = What are you choosing? (“This is my growing edge, my decision point, or my next small step.”)
Engage With Others
Post at least one comment of your own. ⭐️
Reply to at least two others. 🌟🌟
Keep it conversational and generous — this is where the forging happens.
NOTE: The place for this week’s discussion is in the comments of this post. This is an asynchronous discussion, which means that just because someone posted a comment or replied days or weeks ago, it does not mean they are not fully engaged with it now! Mkay?
Live Conversation
📅 Friday, August 22 at 9 PM ET
💻 Zoom Link: You will receive it via email.
Bring one square 🟦, one circle 🔵, and one diamond 🔷 from your reading to share.
🟦 What part of this week’s reading feels true in your own life?
🔵 What new story or idea keeps circling in your mind?
🔷 What slight shift are you invited to make in your mindset, work, or relationships?
That’s it — read, comment, reply, and join us live (if you can).
Hope is forged together,
—Samir