Many were shocked by the results of the November 5, 2024, U.S. elections.

But should we be? If we step back and consider that everything around us is information, then perhaps not.

Our entire reality—our beliefs, perceptions, and even reactions—has been sculpted by information from the moment we were born. If we’ve been systematically programmed, and our neurons have fired in patterned, synchronized ways over time, was the outcome really a surprise? Or was it a design set in motion by those re...

Long ago, people didn’t just see wealth as a way to get ahead. They used it to support their community, art, and explore big ideas, which helped everyone understand each other better.

Today, things are pretty different. A lot of people are chasing money and showing off what they have. This chase is so big in today’s culture that it often gets in the way of growing as human beings, building strong communities, and making our world better through our lives.

The issue is that in our rush to becom...