Researching the implications of downsizing the human species to better fit the earth.
Humanity’s relationship with individuals of shorter stature is deeply complex and frequently marked by systemic discrimination. The Incredible Shrinking Man investigates how these deep-seated prejudices blind us to the inherent benefits of smallness, and explores how we can dismantle them. Across Egypt, Benin, and the…
Overcoming the irrational prejudice against smallness requires an understanding of how contemporary perceptions are rooted in historical frameworks. Rather than abstract concepts, these cultural biases can be traced to specific historical traditions, such as the upper-class practice of retaining dwarfs within royal courts. The presence…
