Lenism: A Novel Biopsychosocial-Philosophical Framework for Right-Brain Dominance as a Leverage Point for Creative Problem-Solving and Human Thriving in Society
In an era dominated by left-brain-centric paradigms—marked by linear logic, hyper-individualism, and mechanistic productivity—human thriving remains fragmented and ecologically unsustainable. This paper introduces Lenism, a novel biopsychosocial-philosophical framework that positions deliberate right-brain activation—creativity, intuition, and integrative problem-solving—as a leverage point for equitable, adaptive, and interconnected societies. Synthesizing neuroplasticity research, sociological theory, and philosophical insights on collective flourishing, Lenism asserts that right-brain alignment and regenerative principles can transcend biological determinism and sociocultural constraints to unlock human Potential through nature-inspired systems. Lenism is operationalized through five transdisciplinary pillars: Conscious Creativity Activation, Empathic Equilibrium, Holistic Harmony, Adaptive Flow, and Collective Resonance. Each pillar bridges neuroscience with scalable sociostructural interventions, including right-brain-centric policymaking, empathy-weighted governance, and “Neural Synchrony Circles.” Preliminary evidence suggests Lenism can recalibrate leadership paradigms, foster cross-cultural synergy, and dismantle systemic inequities by embedding emotional and ecological intelligence into institutional systems. Unlike fragmented models, Lenism offers a unified theory-to-practice continuum—integrating neural self-mastery with macrosocial redesign. This paper also introduces Ogunlade’s Law of Lenism and Lenistic equation. Tools for applying this law include the Lenistic Aggregate Creativity, Intuition, and Problem-Solving Scale (LACIPS) and the Lenistic Nature Connectedness Scale (LNCS), which facilitate the assessment of the Potential for Ethical Wealth, Abundance, and Prosperity—measured in the unit <i>pewap</i>. Pilot implementations in education and organizations are proposed to enhance problem-solving, reduce conflict, and increase resilience. The paper concludes with a call for transdisciplinary collaboration to quantify Lenism’s impact on well-being metrics—from economic cooperativity to psychospiritual vitality. By reframing right-brain capacities as catalysts for collective thriving, Lenism offers a bold alternative to reductionist progress models—where wisdom is orchestrated at scale.
Authors
- Oluwadare Ogunlade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4276-9374)
Institutions
- Obafemi Awolowo University (NG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Published
- 2025-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijpbs.20251002.11
- Primary Topic
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00