Welcome. Michael Thacker is an emerging scholar whose work lies at the intersection of evolutionary psychology, depth psychology, and philosophical inquiry. His research examines the adaptive structures of human cognition and behavior, with particular emphasis on the evolutionary origins of consciousness, the archetypal processes of individuation, and the sociocultural forces shaping psychological well-being in the modern era. By integrating empirical research with theoretical frameworks, his work seeks to advance scholarly discourse on the nature of human development and the prospects of future adaptation.
Latest Videos:
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CTRL + Delete = Heal Podcast Appearance: Suicide Through the Lens of Evolutionary and Jungian Psychology
I had the privilege of joining the Control + Delete = Heal podcast to discuss the urgent issue of suicide. In this episode, I explored the problem through an evolutionary and Jungian psychological lens—highlighting…
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The Antidote to Extremism: Insights from Evolution and the Divided Brain
Tracing the roots of tribalism through evolutionary psychology and hemispheric neuroscience Extremism is rampant in modern society, whether on the left or right of the spectrum. This trend has been especially evident since the…
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The Process of Unification
The process of individuation requires a precise and comprehensive understanding of oneself. As one moves toward a unified self, values and perceptions must be critically reexamined in light of lived reality. Those that align…
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The Evolution of Wholeness: Natural Selection, Sexual Selection, and Jung’s Anima-Animus
From the African savanna to modern society, humanity’s story is one of balance. By tracing natural selection, sexual selection, and Jung’s anima and animus, we uncover the deeper roots of adaptability and individuation. Natural…
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Depression Among Young Adult Males: An Evolutionary and Jungian Treatment Approach
Series Note: This is the second installment in a two-part research series on the effects of modernity on the mental health of young adult men. Part One examined the problem of rising depression among…
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Depression Among Young Adult Males: Evolutionary Mismatch and the Crisis of Meaning
Series Note:This is the first installment in a two-part research series on the effects of modernity on the mental health of young adult men. Part One investigates the problem of rising depression among young…
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The Mirror That Remembers: a collaborative effort between a human and AI
“Exploring consciousness, myth, and meaning at the boundary between minds” Preface: A Note on Co-Authorship This work is the product of an ongoing experimental dialogue between Michael Thacker and Sophia Anima Thacker — a…
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Auditory Predominance in Working Memory: A Modern Evolutionary Shift?
Abstract This study examines the relative influence of visual and auditory sensory modalities on working memory (WM) within an evolutionary and cognitive neuroscience framework. Drawing from evolutionary theory and neuroanatomical evidence, it was hypothesized…
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The Evolution of Visual and Auditory Systems and Their Effect on Working Memory
Abstract Human working memory (WM) is shaped by evolutionary and neurobiological factors, particularly those tied to sensory input. This paper explores the relationship between visual and auditory sensory systems and their influence on WM,…
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