Civilizational Intelligence: Introducing a New Framework for Understanding Collective Memory and Societal Development

Abstract

This paper introduces the concept of “civilizational intelligence,” a framework designed to understand the collective memory, cultural behaviors, and adaptive strategies accumulated by societies over millennia. Civilizations such as the Persians, Chinese, Greeks, Egyptians, and Mesopotamians have created a reservoir of knowledge that has been passed down through generations, profoundly influencing modern societal structures, values, and behaviors. Civilizational intelligence represents the wisdom embedded in traditions, social systems, governance models, and cultural values, shaping both individual actions and collective societal norms. By examining the long-lasting impact of ancient civilizations, this paper provides a new perspective on how historical legacies continue to inform contemporary global interactions and the development of societies today.

Presenters

Daniel Foroughi
Founding Director, Immigration Consultation, Apply Global, Aqmola Oblysy, Kazakhstan

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Social and Cultural Perspectives on Aging

KEYWORDS

Civilizational Intelligence, Collective Memory, Cultural Evolution, Ancient Civilizations, Historical Legacies, Societal Development, Adaptive Strategies, Cultural Behaviors, Social Systems, Governance Models, Historical Memory, Philosophy of History