Vision & Values

TeamHuman.org aims to help humans succeed by promoting the following ideas

  • All human beings are members of the same worldwide, species-wide team with more significant similarities than differences.

  • Humans have great potential individually and collectively. Appreciate our diverse achievements — and work to build on them.

  • Humanity will be more successful in addressing its challenges when we act together with shared understanding.

  • Diversity is a strength. Mutual respect and compassion are essential.

  • Clear, accurate, and trusted science communication must be accessible to the masses.

  • Physical heath is a precious commodity — without it, our ability to function & contribute is severely compromised.

  • Human-centric design that fosters community & connectedness must be a priority for the things we build for people: technologies, organizations, services, structures, cities, etc.

  • Focus first on the things that are within your power to control as an individual. Divide & conquer. Poco a poco.

Words of wisdom

“Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” — Arthur Ashe

“Anything in life is possible and YOU can make it happen” — Jack LaLanne (with a great pep talk)

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”— Mahatma Gandhi (paraphrased)

“What’s so funny ’bout peace, love & understanding?” — Nick Lowe, performed by Elvis Costello & the Attractions

“All human beings are 99.9 percent identical in their genetic makeup.” — National Human Genome Research Institute (with 60% genetic similarity to bananas)

“It is estimated that over 99.9% of all species that ever lived are extinct.” — Wikipedia, Discovery

“The human mind is capable of introspection, private thought, imagination, volition, and forming views on existence. This has allowed great technological advancements and complex tool development to be possible through complex reasoning and the transmission of knowledge to subsequent generations.” — Wikipedia