Human contention and strife in the world today are the result of the “birth pangs” of a new paradigm. The creative process that began with the initial ignition of our physical universe is a continuous series of events marked by paradigm moments: stars, life, and now us. These events unfold over millions of years, while our recorded history dates back a mere ten thousand years.

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We are experiencing the birth of a new paradigm. For the first time, living matter (us) can create that which did not exist before. This book examines the nature of the human condition from outside the box of our physical universe. Its purpose is to provide readers with a strong sense of how to view the human condition.

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We are one people. We have more in common than is popularly communicated. This book answers the questions of why and how we have reached the current pinnacle of accomplishment. It is important to read the book one “rung” at a time. It provides a “ladder” to viewing humanity from outside the box. Each rung can be read independently and presents concepts that ultimately provide answers to the why and how, but they must be absorbed one step at a time.