Tim J. Cummings
Researcher & Author
What does it mean to consider a belief ‘sacred’ or alternatively ‘taboo?’ Why is it necessary for an idea to be immutable in the first place? We humans can be incredibly stubborn when we feel that our values are being threatened—or even questioned. Even in [...]
The hero’s journey is an indelible part of human existence, and for thousands of years before written history, stories of the journey were passed around and down orally through myths and epics. The hero archetype is a motif that is found again and again [...]
Many factors affect how and why we make decisions in life, how we behave, and how we treat other people. Genetic predispositions, quirks, and personalities aside, our beliefs are what compels us to either change or remain the same. Beliefs are the lens through which [...]