Evolving: module overview

Look at the long story of how humanity has developed, and ask what kind of next chapter you want to help write.

Humans have been changing their world, and being changed by it, for millions of years. In this module you step back and look at that long story: where we have come from, what our progress has cost, and where we might be heading.

There is no correct view to arrive at. The films give you one telling of the story and other people's responses to it. Your task is to notice your own reaction, test it against other perspectives, and decide what it means for the way you want to live.

In this module you will

• Reflect on what you already believe about human progress, and where those beliefs come from.
• Follow a short history of humanity, from the first tools to the Sustainable Development Goals, including the injustices that came with it.
• Hear how people in different countries see the same story.
• Decide on one small, concrete commitment.

The eight steps and your worksheets

1. Steps 1–2

   • 1. Your initial thoughts
   • 2. Hear what others think

   Your first thoughts · Allow 10–15 minutes

2. Steps 3–5

   • 3. Challenge your thinking
   • 4. Your reaction
   • 5. Explore the reactions of others

   Reacting to the film · Allow 15–20 minutes, plus the film

3. Steps 6–8

   • 6. Your AHA moment
   • 7. Hear the AHA of others
   • 8. Let's do something!

   Your AHA moment and commitment · Allow 10–15 minutes

Go further: suggested activities

• Two tellings of history (20 minutes)
• Three generations (15 minutes)
• Ask someone else (15 minutes)

Watch the videos on the Module 1 page →