Periagoge
Scenario

When you know your family tree better than science's family tree

I'm researching family history and I realized I know more about my ancestors from 200 years ago than I do about Islamic scientists from 800 years ago who shaped everything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal genealogy receives more attention than intellectual genealogy, creating cultural disconnection from foundational knowledge.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic and Arab contributions to science and technology — historical?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.