Jeremy Griffith and the World Transformation Movement
A review of the work of Jeremy Griffith and the World Transformation Movement
The following article is a version of my initial review that was published on Medium on September 13th 2024 as: The World Transformation Movement: Hot Air, or A Bastion of Hope for Humanity?
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If you’re intrigued by science, new ideas, or thought-provoking conversations, you might have encountered a clip from The World Transformation Movement (WTM) featuring Australian biologist Jeremy Griffith. This clip is an interview between Griffith and British actor and broadcaster Craig Conway, where Griffith discusses his explanation of the human condition, which is the subject of his book, FREEDOM: The End Of The Human Condition.
The interview, titled "THE Interview That Solves The Human Condition And Saves The World!", is divided into four parts and lasts a little over an hour. A transcript of the discussion is available, and the podcast version can be found on Spotify or the World Transformation Movement’s website.
While some find the endorsements that the interview has received overly enthusiastic, others view the content as being as critical as it claims to be. I believe the insights offered by Griffith do in fact represent a bastion of hope for humanity. His work sheds light on various aspects of life, human behavior, and our world, providing clarity and understanding. And given the natural resistance to new ideas that challenge deeply held beliefs, actively endorsing such information is both necessary and justified.
Key Takeaways from THE Interview
1. Challenging Preconceived Notions of Biological Drivers
Griffith challenges the prevailing view that our behavior is driven by primal instincts like the need for sex, food, shelter, and dominance. He argues that our behavior is not driven by genetic opportunism but by a conscious-mind-based, psychologically troubled human condition. According to Griffith, our loving, cooperative, and selfless instincts have clashed with our conscious mind's need to understand and manage the world, leading to our current state of insecurity and egocentric behavior.
2. The Instinct vs. Intellect Concept
Griffith’s idea of a conflict between our moral instincts and conscious intellect has been acknowledged since time immemorial. For example, it is highlighted in the Biblical story of Adam and Eve and discussed by various thinkers throughout history. What’s new is Griffith’s scientific explanation of why we departed from our original state of innocence, illustrated through his use of the 'Adam Stork' analogy. This understanding has only been possible through the relatively recent scientific discoveries about genes and nerves.
3. The Burden of Guilt
Griffith argues that our species has been living under a 'burden of guilt' due to our inability to explain why we diverged from our idyllic past. This guilt has led to denial of the issue of the human condition and a compounding of our anger, egocentricity, and alienation. Understanding the unavoidable reason for our divergence lifts this burden, allowing us to become outward-looking and secure in our behavior and path forward.
4. The Problem with Dogmatic Idealism
Griffith introduces the term 'pseudo idealism,' explaining that insisting on ideal behavior without understanding the human condition is regressive. True progress can only be achieved through a biological explanation that provides relieving understanding of the human condition.
5. Our Behavior is Not Fixed
Griffith emphasizes that our behavior is driven by insecurity, not fixed aggressive and competitive instincts. Understanding the root cause of our distress allows us to heal and ameliorate our inner turmoil, making this an exciting concept well worth exploring.
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In conclusion, while there is a lot of "hot air" on the internet, Jeremy Griffith’s explanation of the human condition stands out as a unique and valuable insight. And the World Transformation Movement plays a critical role in making this information freely available, representing a great bastion of hope for humanity.
You can read the full transcript of the interview on the World Transformation Movement’s website or listen to the podcast on Spotify.
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Recommended Reading:
- THE Interview That Solves The Human Condition And Saves The World!, by Jeremy Griffith
- FREEDOM: The End Of The Human Condition, by Jeremy Griffith,
- The World Transformation Movement: Hot Air, or A Bastion of Hope for Humanity? by Herman Schneider
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This understanding gave me the key to myself & life! It is indeed a bastion of hope, that brings true peace to our troubled minds, which will have very positive & far reaching ramifications.
What Consice break down of the formative Interview that is currently striking so much interest in the work of Australian Biologist Jeremy Griffith. It's totally paradigm changing and gives us the answer and explanation as to why we humans behave the way we do and all rooted in first principle biology. It's why I liked how you highlighted in your article Sherman the problem with dogmatic idealism. Essentially none of it looks at the real cause of the issue which is the Human Condition which at last can be ameliorated and finally headed with understanding. So important that we each take the time to try and watch and understand what Jeremy is presenting in The Interview. As you say Sherman, there's lots of hot air on the internet but this Interview explains and solves it all. A very consicely broken down and helpful article.
Amazingly helpful and informative review. Thank you so much Herman. I have explored Jeremy Griffiths work now for 8 years and the more you explore it this knowledge and profound insights have never let me down. This new scientific solution Jeremy offers humanity is nothing but BRILLIANT! His work of psychosis addressing and solving, real explanation of the human condition explains everything in a logical and deeply honest way. There’s no other book like ”FREEDOM-The End Of The Human Condition” it in my opinion. I am excited to see this much needed breakthrough science going universal. People just need to follow the logic, explore and validate this brilliantly honest, profound, explanation for yourself. You have nothing to lose but everything to gain by exploring this.
Great review, I agree that a scientific solution to the human condition is what the world fundamentally and now desperately needs, and having read Jeremy Griffith’s work myself, I have no doubt whatsoever that his explanation of the human condition condition provides exactly that desperately needed solution to our human situation.
It is great, and not just great, but of outmost importance to see Jeremy Griffith work beginning to gain traction across the world. Herman Schneider, your clean take and contribution is paramount.
I thought this was a fantastic read Herman! I am in the "view the content as being as critical as it claims to be" basket. I have tested and validated this information for many years now and I can honestly say it has never let me down. In my opinion this information is critical for the future of humanity and therefore I wholeheartedly support it and try to let as many people know it exists as possible. Which is why I really enjoyed reading this Herman, so thank you for your terrific summary, which I have no doubt will attract some positive attention!
Nice frame up Herman I enjoyed the read. Yes at first the work of Jeremy Griffith can seem easily dismissive making such bold claims but upon further investigation it does hold up to what it says it does. He is the only person truly addressing the problems on the planet at the core & that is our psychologically upset destructive behavior. Solve and end that and everything changes. This explanation of the human condition can really bring about a truly transformed world.
Good summary Herman. It is deceptively simple, but the more you look at it, the more powerful you realise it is.