Organized Religion as a Premature Stage of Information Evolution

Abstract This thesis explores the evolution of organized religion as an early and necessary, yet ultimately limited, phase in the broader context of human information evolution. Drawing from anthropology, cognitive science, information theory, and systems thinking, this paper argues that organized religion functioned as an early adaptive mechanism to consolidate knowledge, regulate behavior, and transmit cultural values. However, its rigid structures and dogmatic tendencies signal its limitations in adapting to higher-order systems of knowledge. The thesis concludes that organized religion represents a premature but foundational stage in humanity’s continuous evolution toward more adaptive, decentralized, and evidence-based information systems.