October 02, 2026
In a Hindustan Times interview, OHT’s Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan discusses how cooperation shaped the evolution of life, consciousness, and human relationships.
Drawing on his book, Bacteria to Buddha, he traces cooperation from microorganisms to humans, highlighting how social connections helped build language, traditions, and civilizations.
He explores how meditation and self-awareness can help individuals regulate emotions and cooperate, while warning that technology and artificial intelligence may weaken meaningful human relationships.
Dr. Laxminarayan emphasizes that education must nurture social awareness alongside intellect, helping children develop trust, empathy, and the ability to navigate relationships.
Read the article here.
