In this remarkable debut, R.L. Hogan provides an expansive, yet readable and down-to-earth explanation of the progress of the human species. Humans evolved very slowly until the development of agriculture about 10,000 years ago. Agriculture created the conditions necessary for the development of civilizations. We have been taught history as a chronicle of the many varied civilizations over the previous 5,500 years of recorded events.
The physical and biological components of humans have not appreciably changed over that expanse of time. However, something extraordinary occurred during the past couple of centuries that has led to an explosion of technological change and prosperity.
To Be Self-Evident
explores the reasons and results of this human revolution.
Mr. Hogan brings keen insight and a common sense approach which results in a refreshing and optimistic understanding of our history. The evidence points to the unmistakable conclusion that we have entered a new epoch of human existence. We are not living through a typical life cycle of just another civilization. Humans have discovered a new and better method of human interaction – cooperation through Libertas.
This new form of human interaction is as fundamental of a change from the past as agriculture was from hunting-gathering. The historical verification of this change does not require the resources of elite scientists and academics. The compelling story is explained throughout this book. The conclusion is self-evident.