Disconnected people have the tendency to gravitate toward power. When Disconnected people rule in positions of power societies trend toward patriarchal, hierarchical and warlike. In contrast, societies with connected leaders trend toward egalitarian, democracy and peace.

Although most people have a deep need to be connected, life events/upbringing and trauma exposure can interfere in this profound human characteristic. A person's "goodness" and capacity for compassion often results from connection, whereas cruelty often originates from a feeling of being cut off from others.

Dr. Steve Taylor, author of "DisConnected: The Roots of Human Cruelty and How Connection Can Heal the World", teaches us about the consequences of disconnection, how connection ultimately shapes us as a society, and how it can even change us as people.

Listen to the conversation with Dr. Steve Taylor as we explore the benefits of being interconnected unpack how valuable human connection is to us all in this complex world.

Dr. Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, and the chair of the Transpersonal Psychology section at the British Psychological Society. He is also the bestselling author of The Calm Center, The Leap and the Clear Light. His work has been described by Eckhart Tolle as "an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present."

In his book, Dr. Taylor provides us with unique knowledge of human behaviour, social issues and a new perspective on human nature.

If you are interested in learning more about how rediscovering the consciousness of our connection to each other is the only way we can live in harmony with ourselves, with each other, and with the world itself, this podcast is for you.

Links & Resources:

• Dr. Taylor's book review: https://tinyurl.com/3b2ewhfs
• Purchase Dr. Taylor's book: https://amzn.to/4bOfHpH
• Information about Dr. Taylor's Books: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/books/disconnected/

Materials to Reference:

• More of Dr. Taylor's Radio Appearances and videos: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/videos/
• Information about Dr. Steve Taylor: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/about-steve-taylor/
• Events with Steve Taylor: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/events/
• Online programs with Steve Taylor: https://www.stevenmtaylor.com/online-courses/