What is the natural human experience? Is there an optimal human lifestyle? What forces have shaped our minds and bodies over time? Is our current Way of living conducive to an optimal experience? These questions led me to Stephen Colarelli fellow rock climber and professor of evolutionary psychology at Central Michigan. Stephen and I touched on the emotional connection built through shared experience especially shared suffering, amongst other things. When was the last time you experienced another culture, looked at their beliefs, ate their food and reflected on your own culture? ??‍♂️?