Evolutionary theory teaches us that all biological functions have precursor forms that date back to the beginning of life. There is a broad scientific consensus that consciousness is a biological function and the product of evolution. Before we can answer the question, “What is consciousness?” we must be able to answer the question: “What were its precursor forms?” This question …

Human cooperation and collaboration cover vast areas of activity and behavior, often placing their own reproductive success on the line for the benefit of another individual.

In the world of 21st Century organizations we experience profound vulnerability—in large part because the environment both inside and outside the organization is filled with complexity, unpredictability and turbulence (a confluence of order and chaos).

What does a theoretical model of evolution have to do with the very real world of organizational innovation and the challenges of fostering change within a complex system (such as exists in 21st Century organizations).