Paleoanalysis
I first introduced my theory of Paleoanalysis in The Joy of Running (pg.119), published in 1976.
Since that was first written in 1975, and as I write this in 2007, I have continued to attempt to understand the behavior of our species, Homo sapiens sapiens.
The basic premise I employ is to recognize patterns that have been biologically established in our development for at least the past 4 million years. These patterns, or their distortions, can still be seen today in our modern day lives.
Coupled with the advances in genetic anthropology and careful studies of Chimpanzees, especially the Bonobo, many of my notions of what and who we are have changed.
In this, and other sections of this Website, I will discuss these concepts.
Some of the areas are titled as follows.
1. Original Sin
Is it really true that we are natural born killers?
2. The Limbic System
How to write a best selling movie or book using the 4 F’s:
- Fight
- Flight
- Food
- Sex
of the Limbic Brain.
3. Storming the Gates of Heaven
The Definition, Origin and Development of Human Consciousness.