Books The Ten Types of Human: A New Understanding of Who We Are, and Who We Can Be by Dexter Dias

The Ten Types of Human: A New Understanding of Who We Are, and Who We Can Be by Dexter Dias is a profound exploration of human nature, examining the driving forces behind the best and worst of human behavior. Drawing on psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, and human rights research, Dias presents ten "types" or aspects of human behavior that influence our actions, especially in extreme circumstances.

The ten types include:

The Perceiver of Pain: Our ability to recognize and empathize with suffering, though sometimes overwhelmed by it.

The Ostraciser: Those who exclude or single out individuals or groups.

The Tamer of Terror: Those who seek to quell fear and chaos.

The Beholder of Beauty: An appreciation for beauty, which can shape behavior positively or negatively.

The Aggressor: Those who resort to violence or dominance.

The Tribalist: The tendency to identify strongly with one's group.

The Nurturer: Those who care for and protect others.

The Romancer: The part inclined toward love and attraction, often for sacrifice.

The Rescuer: Those who step in to help or save others.

The Kinsman: Those who preserve and protect family or kin.

Dias illustrates these types through vivid, often harrowing stories from around the globe, including child soldiers, human trafficking, acid attacks, and whistleblowers, alongside scientific studies. He investigates how these drives evolved and how they shape our moral decisions.

The book, at over 800 pages, is detailed and comprehensive, offering a rich, sometimes tough but rewarding look at what it means to be human. It challenges readers to understand the complexity of human nature and contemplates the possibilities for who we can become.