Review of ‘Freedom: The End of the Human Condition’ by Jeremy Griffith
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Several years ago I took cover in a bookshop from thunder, lightning and a heavy downpour of rain that could give Noah’s flood a run for its money.
Given that the deluge would last a while, I looked around for something interesting,
One book receiving special promotion was entitled ‘The Human Condition’.
Now, I don’t throw around the phrase “most important subject ever” lightly, but the Human Condition? That’s like the ultimate puzzle of existence, right? So, naturally, I flicked through it, fully aware that resistance was futile—I was going to buy it anyway.
The Human Condition is something that, consciously or unconsciously, we’re all looking to understand better.
Jeremy Griffith, the brains behind this masterpiece, throws everything but the kitchen sink into his exploration of why we humans are the way we are.
Psychology, philosophy, history, pop culture—you name it, he’s got it in there. I found it a rollercoaster ride through the labyrinth of our minds, from the heights of goodness to the depths of, well, you know, the not-so-good stuff.
This particular book is an enthralling analysis of human behaviour and the complexities that define us, sometimes even confounding us!
The author Jeremy Griffith uses psychology, philosophy, history and even cultural references to evidence and illustrate his scientific theory for the origins of human consciousness, and our capacity for what we term ‘good’ and ‘evil’ and every nuance in between.
Each chapter is its own mini-epic, tackling big questions like the meaning of life and how our ape-like ancestors inadvertently unlocked the Pandora’s box of consciousness. It’s a wild ride, so buckle up and prepare to have many of your life-long beliefs blown!
Here is a breakdown of the chapters – https://worldtransformationmovement.medium.com/freedom-the-end-of-the-human-condition-by-jeremy-griffith-synopses-b008ff812dad
I particularly enjoyed his explanation of Adam & Eve, without the associated guilt.
Picture this: diving into this book is like staring into the abyss, but in a good way—trust me on this one. Sure, it might give your brain a workout, maybe even make you question your entire existence. But isn’t that what we’re all about?
Once you’ve braved through the mind-bending journey, you’ll emerge on the other side with a newfound perspective on yourself, the people in your life, the world and its future.
And here’s the kicker: this book’s your ticket to breaking free from all those pesky fears that have been holding you back.
Sayonara, human bondage! Suddenly, the world’s your oyster, and you’re free to chase after whatever floats your boat, whether it’s chasing dreams or just binge-watching cat videos.
The author, Jeremy Griffith writes:
“The greatest of all goals of the human race—in fact it has been our species’ great hope, faith and trust—is that one day we would find the redeeming, reconciling and psychologically healing biological understanding of our ‘good and evil’- conflicted human condition.
Renowned Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson wrote, ‘The human condition is the most important frontier of the natural sciences’ (Consilience, 1998, p.298 of 374), and in another of his books, ‘There is no grail more elusive or precious in the life of the mind than the key to understanding the human condition’ (The Social Conquest of Earth, 2012, p.1).
Well that most ‘precious in the life of the mind’ breakthrough of the biological ‘understanding [of] the human condition’ has been found.
The short of it is that our world IS in crisis—politics, environment, mental health, corruption, chaos—BUT WE NOW HAVE THE SOLUTION!
All our problems are symptoms of the deeper issue of the HUMAN CONDITION, so to fix the world we had to fix the human condition, and that’s what Australian biologist Jeremy Griffith has done!
Finally, the underlying issue in all human affairs has been solved, which means EVERYTHING in human life can now be explained, fixed and brought back to life!!
Reviews:
‘What this book of books, in fact this greatest of all books, does is take humanity from a state of bewilderment about the nature of human behavior and existence to a state of profound understanding of our lives–understanding that drains away all the pain, suffering, confusion and conflict from the world. This is it — THE BOOK THAT SAVES THE WORLD!’ – Professor Harry Prosen,former President of the Canadian Psychiatric Association
‘Nothing Dr. Prosen has said about the immense importance of this book is an exaggeration. This is the book all humans need to read for our collective wellbeing.’ – Dr Scott D. Churchill, Professor and former Chair, Psychology Department, University of Dallas
‘This book is actually written from a position outside of the human condition. It is just amazing; Griffith walks freely through all the psychosis of our troubled human condition and with such freedom is able to explain everything about us!’ – Tim Macartney-Snape, biologist, mountaineer and twice-honoured Order of Australia recipient
‘I am stunned & honored to have lived to see the coming of “Darwin II”.’ – Professor Stuart Hurlbert, esteemed ecologist
‘The sequence of discussion in ‘FREEDOM’ is so logical and sensible, providing thenecessary breakthrough in the critical issue of needing to understand ourselves.’ – Dr David Chivers, anthropologist and former President of the Primate Society of Great Britain
“Impressively well written, persuasively argued, deftly organized and accessibly presented, “Freedom: The End of the Human Condition” is a compelling and articulate read throughout. Highly recommended for both community and academic library collections, “Freedom: The End of the Human Condition” will prove to be of compelling interest to both academia and the non-specialist general reader.” – Midwest Book Review
Interesting that many reviews are outbursts of negativity. To me, these join the growing list of naysayers whose predictions came to nothing.
Gather round for a history lesson in epic fails! Sliced bread, the supposed pinnacle of human ingenuity, was a total flop at first. People were like, “What’s the deal with these squished loaves?” But then, someone got their act together, upgraded the cutting gear, and voilà! Suddenly, sliced bread was the best thing since, well, unsliced bread.
And there’s more! Alexander Graham Bell, the man behind the telephone? His early invention got the cold shoulder from Western Union who believed that the idea of transmitting sound through wires was a “fantasy.” – early automobiles – the PC – lightbulbs – even the humble lollipop didn’t take off until someone put a stick in it.
So, next time you’re feeling down about your latest flop, just remember: even the greatest inventions started out with negative criticism. It’s all part of the journey to greatness!
Famous quotes in this field; ”I can state flatly that heavier than air flying machines are impossible.”
“There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now; All that remains is more and more precise measurement.”
“X-rays will prove to be a hoax.”
The Human Condition – bringing about a dawn of understanding that ends all the suffering and conflict on earth.
Great review! Can relate to your enthusiasm for wanting to tackle life’s big questions. Griffith’s book ‘FREEDOM’ certainly does that, and challenge our perspectives (“a wild ride!”, as you accurately describe), and in the process opens a whole arena of insight and clarity. And your comparison to sliced bread and other initially dismissed innovations is a great reminder that groundbreaking ideas often face resistance before they’re fully appreciated — or as the physicist Max Planck succinctly described: ‘Science progresses funeral by funeral’. Thanks for sharing your insights.
Feedback like this keeps an author going :-). A big Thank You for taking the time to sharing your thoughts.
Dr Jung, we were thrilled to come across your wonderful review of Jeremy Griffith’s book FREEDOM: The End Of The Human Condition! We’re very appreciative of your enthusiasm for Jeremy’s explanationof the human condition and encourage you to pursue your interest by visiting our website, https://www.humancondition.com (where all our information is available free of charge), and by joining our mailing list, https://www.humancondition.com/subscribe/ where you will receive one free email per week and occasional updates about live events and other exciting developments. You may also be interested in joining our Facebook Group for helpful and thought-provoking conversations: https://www.facebook.com/groups/worldtransformationmovementcommunity. If you have any questions or thoughts, please feel free to contact us: https://www.humancondition.com/contact/. Thank you very much again for your review!
Thank you, Genevieve for sharing additional information to engage with Griffith’s thoughts
Dear Elmar, as someone who is deeply appreciative of Jeremy Griffith’s works, particularly FREEDOM, which I glean new insights from on every re-read, i wholeheartedly enjoyed reading your excellent review. Best wishes, John
Dear John, I appreciate your lovely feedback. Thank you.
Isn’t it fascinating what nuggets of gold we find when re-reading a book that we didn’t find when we read it the first time around?
Excellent review of forbidden and deepest of the subjects, the human condition. You have certainly put it under the right category – health. Massive thank you for continuing this most important task of disseminating this world fixing information by using your areas of expertise to do it through.
Thank you, Ales, for your supporting feedback!
This is a great review Dr Jung, and deserves to be seen by more people looking for an objective analysis of this book. I actually shared it on Reddit and got a great response!
Just a suggestion to extend your reach: if you made a small tweak to the title of your post to include the full name of the book and the author’s name — something like: “Review of ‘Freedom: The End of the Human Condition’ by Jeremy Griffith”, I think it would make it more visible when people go searching. (A meta description with similar sort of phrasing would help too if that’s something you’re familiar with.)
Anyway, just a thought, as I came across your review and thought it was fantastic—you’re a great writer with a unique perspective, given your holistic approach to health and dentistry. This page and your site is great resource that more people should come across! Regards, Neil
Dear Neil,
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing the review on Reddit. Much appreciated. And yes, we’ve already taken your helpful suggestion on board—title and meta description updated!
Your feedback means a great deal. It’s encouraging to hear that the review came across as both objective and valuable. And thank you especially for your generous compliment. When someone recognises the holistic lens through which we approach these topics, it makes the effort all the more worthwhile. Best wishes, Elmar
Dr Jung that was a Brilliant review, I loved reading every word. It’s a perfect description you said for Jeremy Griffiths book Freedom – MASTERPIECE! Yes I agree with that statement there’s no other book like it. And I like how you expressed how each chapter is “its own mini-epic, tackling big questions”. That’s exactly what I loved and enjoyed being enlightened with such truth confronting content.
Thank you for sharing your views on Freedom that really does help make a difference to our mental health.
Regards Desi
Dear Desi,
Thank you so much for your kind words.
It’s wonderful to hear the review resonated with you. FREEDOM truly is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece — bold, confronting, and ultimately liberating. I’m glad you also felt how each chapter is its own epic, peeling back layers of confusion and replacing them with clarity.
When truth is laid out so honestly, it has the power to heal — both individually and collectively
Dr Elmar Jung,
I live on a cattle farm in rural NSW, Australia, and we have been using regenerative holistic practices for about 4 years now. Farm health is not unlike (and linked) to our own health and embracing a more holistic approach has opened up a whole new perspective of how all the different elements interact in creating a healthy ecosystem (the plants, soil, animals, us etc). This began my interest in all holistic health and I have listened to a number of podcasts on holistic dentistry which I found most fascinating. I look forward to exploring your website.
I saw your review on Reddit and I was just so excited to read your response to Jeremy Griffith’s book, FREEDOM! In terms of a holistic approach, this is the mecca of holism in my opinion. As you referred to, it’s a huge congregation of human development and thought from religion, philosophies, art, culture, to science, fossil discoveries- you name it, its in there. I am just amazed more holistic scientists and practitioners haven’t already got hold of this! This book deeply resonated with me in explaining the driving forces behind my own human condition- my insecurities and endless struggle to prove myself. And although completely confronting at times, it gave me insight for the first time on how my own life fits into the bigger structure of things, how mine and all those before me have contributed to this point in time. I just love the macro view this understanding gives us- where we’ve come from, where we are, how we got here, where we are headed now- I’ve never come across anything quite on this scale before. I truly believe Griffith has provided the missing link we have been searching for, and this presents a huge opportunity and turning point for our species!
Anyhow, I just thought your review was fantastic and I am so excited to see the momentum in support growing for this breakthrough biological understanding. I love to read the “daily ecstatic responses” under The Interview on their website because I can see that humans are just screaming out for some real and lasting answers and are finding them in this work.
Thanks again Dr Elmar Jung
Dear Molly,
Thank you for such a moving message — your words and the way you connect land, life, and understanding truly resonate.
I couldn’t agree more: FREEDOM offers a macro view that changes everything. It’s rare to find something that so clearly joins the dots — from soil to soul, from past to future. Like you, I believe it’s a turning point.
Grateful to be walking this path with kindred spirits like you.
Thank you for this amazing review, Dr. Jung! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it after stumbling upon it on Reddit. Really insightful stuff—and as someone who’s been familiar with Griffith’s explanation of the human condition for many years, and knows just how much sense it makes of every aspect of human life, I completely agree with your closing statement that this is “bringing about a dawn of understanding that ends all the suffering and conflict on earth.” Just as you said, “Sayonara, human bondage!”
Dear Stefan,
Thank you so much — it’s heartening to hear from someone who’s been walking with this understanding for some time. Isn’t it extraordinary how it all just makes sense? That closing line felt right to write — and even better to live. Sayonara, indeed.
Thank you for posting this wonderful review of Jeremy Griffith’s controversial, but highly necessary investigation into the most urgent topic of our time.. the human condition; or our contradictory selfish yet loving nature.
The more we all discuss and support this revolutionary paradigm shift, the quicker we can heal our beloved planet. Salute Dr Jung!
Thank you for your kind words and for recognising the importance of Jeremy Griffith’s work.
The more we bring awareness to our dual nature, the closer we come to true healing—within ourselves and for our planet.
Let’s keep the conversation alive.