A new science

In the early 1900s, Sigmund Freud proposed the first comprehensive theory of human nature.  Although his ideas achieved prominence, many competing theories have since attempted to resolve the obvious flaws in his conclusions.  All have failed.  Today, the body of knowledge known as psychology works without a universally accepted theory to explain human nature.

Without a theory from which to work, psychologists select the more attractive features of the various failed models of human nature (theories of personality), and then add their own ideas to the mix.  Consequently, many conflicting views of human nature coexist.

In 1988, one hypothesis stood out from all others in showing promise as the potential missing theory that would explain human nature.  The hypothesis was based on a unique approach to the problem.  Rather than explain how human beings are special, it assumed that human beings are identical to the animals until some difference became inescapable.

Over the next few years, this hypothesis was developed into a working theory.  Laws and principles were deduced and groomed until they could explain the empirical data without exception or the need for modification.

In early 1991, a granting foundation sponsored a think tank to test the ability of this new theory to answer longstanding questions and make accurate predictions.  In 1992, the think tank released a treatise entitled The Theory that Explains Human Nature.

With astonishing ease, The Theory that Explains Human Nature answers life’s most perplexing questions.  We now understand the emotions experienced by all human beings and why individuals respond differently to them.  We understand why people have different occupational and recreational interests, why we vary in our sexual preferences, why what we think strengthens or weakens the immune system, and the secret to retaining a youthful appearance.

We know how to increase (or decrease) sexual desire on demand, how to overcome depression without drugs and how to beat the emotional component of addiction.  We know how to achieve long-term success in romance and why only some people are peak performers and how to become one.  We know why our social institutions are in disarray and how to fix them, how to achieve social harmony and much more.