Mitch Distin has a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Biodiversity from the Universität de Valencia in Spain.

Mitchell Ryan Distin, PhD, is an evolutionary biologist and historian/philosopher of science who is currently a postdoctoral fellow at k Prosocial World and co-organizer of the Multilevel Selection Initiative. Mitch is an avid traveler and has spent the last decade immersing himself in different cultures, particularly living within Indigenous communities while concomitantly performing his scientific research on the origins and maintenance of biodiversity. He currently writes for the online magazine This View of Life, and is the founder of the popular science blog and new podcast channel Walking The Red Road (www.WalkingTheRedRoad.Blog), which investigates the nexus of science and spirituality.

Events with Mitch Distin

Wednesday December 6th at 12pm ET

Research Seminar: How Multilevel Selection Theory Can Change The World: The Inevitable Convergence of Modern Science with Indigenous Wisdom with Mitch Distin

1.5 hour free research seminar and Q&A session

Friday January 19th 12pm ET / 5pm UTC

ProSocial Commons Cafe

Informal, weekly gatherings for Prosocial Commons members to connect, provide updates, and host discussions.

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Authored by Mitch Distin

January 23, 2025

The ProSocial World Paradigm: How Anthropology, Indigenous Wisdom, and the Evolved Nest Could Save Our Societies

We can cling to systems that fragment and isolate us, or we can embrace a ProSocial worldview that encourages connection, nurtures well-being, and aligns with our evolutionary nature.

December 3, 2024

A Theory of Everything for Human Illness and Disease

By identifying the evolutionary roots of our modern afflictions we can address the underlying issues that perpetuate our collective suffering.

September 10, 2024

Evolution as a Bridge between Science and Spirituality

Darwin’s legacy transcends science, offering us a profound view of life that bridges the ostensible gap between science and spirituality.

June 26, 2024

The Indigenous Notions of Kincentricity and Reciprocity: The Keys To Sustainability and Climate Change

Indigenous cultures around the world have long held ecological wisdom rooted in their spiritual and cultural beliefs that scientists are only now coming to understand.

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August 6, 2024

The Formations of a Spiritual Society

Egalitarianism was the chosen mold for society throughout most of our evolutionary history because it maintains both the individual and social levels better than the alternatives.

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