Welcome to the Reader Band!
Share and discuss The Band of Sisters and Brothers topics. As a Band of Readers. Pass the Talking Stick around. Participate and listen with respect.
Kindness is not optional here — it is part of the book’s spirit.
- Respond as if you were speaking to someone around a fire.
- Assume good intentions.
- Treat everyone with respect, even in disagreement.
We are here to explore, not to win arguments.
Human evolution is complex and often uncertain.
You are welcome to:
- ask questions
- share ideas
- explore hypotheses
- bring in research or personal thoughts
But please avoid absolute claims or dogmatic positions.
Invite discussion instead.
This community focuses on:
- prehistory
- human evolution
- cooperation
- wolves
- archaeology
- meaning and belonging
Contemporary political debates, ideological fights, or culture-war topics will be removed.
They drain trust instead of building it.
This includes:
- condescension
- sarcasm meant to wound
- attacking someone’s background, gender, culture, or profession
- “gotcha” responses
If you disagree, disagree with ideas, not with people.
Some readers are scientists, archaeologists, or educators.
Others are simply curious.
This mix is part of the Circle’s strength.
- Experts: be generous and clear.
- Non-experts: ask without fear — curiosity is welcome.
We are all learning.
This community values:
- scientific rigor
- archaeological findings
- genetic evidence
- comparative behavior
But it also welcomes:
- reflections
- stories
- personal experiences
- thoughtful interpretations
As long as claims are not presented as fact when they are speculation, both fit here.
If you mention a study, documentary, or article:
- include the title
- a simple link if possible
- or a brief reference
It helps everyone learn.
This forum is for discussion and community — not for marketing.
Exceptions:
- sharing relevant research
- sharing archaeology-related content
- sharing personal stories (if connected to the topics)
If you have written a really cool book or a nice YouTube channel, we'll consider it.
Please avoid posting:
- private information
- others’ personal details
- sensitive data
You may use your real name or a pseudonym, but please be consistent.
Trust grows when people recognize one another over time.
We are a cooperative Band:
- ask any question about how to use the site
- suggest improvements
- report issues
- ask how to join a Fireside Session
- ask how to post in the Forum
- ask anything about navigation
We are building this space together.
Just like the humans in the book survived through cooperation, this community thrives when we:
- show kindness
- share knowledge
- listen deeply
- encourage each other
- stay curious
- stay humble
Thank you for helping make this Circle a place of connection and meaning.
Welcome — and enjoy the journey.
— Chris