The Humane Space is a haven for curious minds to learn, reflect and recharge. The app sparks curiosity and widens perspective with immersive lifelong learning, self-reflection prompts, Awe Walks, Mind Journey® guided visualizations, original soundscapes, and more.

Lifelong learning is a form of voluntary, self-motivated education that typically occurs outside a formal educational institution. According to Procedia, a social and behavioral science journal, lifelong learning “not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship and individual development, but also increases competitiveness and employability.” Research suggests that lifelong learning can keep our brains healthy and increase our sense of fulfillment and self-esteem. Read more about the benefits of lifelong learning in the blog.

Curiosity is an often overlooked key to greater fulfillment in life. It’s correlated with higher levels of positive emotions, lower levels of anxiety, and greater psychological well-being. Of the 24 character strengths measured by the Via Institute On Character, curiosity was one of the most strongly linked to life satisfaction, work satisfaction, living a pleasurable life, living an engaging life, and living a meaningful life.

Experiencing awe has been found to increase feelings of well-being, life satisfaction and sense of meaning. A 2021 study found that people who feel more awe reported feeling lowered levels of daily stress – suggesting that the sense of vastness that awe elicits can help put our worries into perspective.

The Humane Space is proudly based in beautiful Rockland, Maine.

We are always excited to meet creative talent who share our sense of curiosity. Please check our About Us page to see current openings. If you don't see any listings there, it means we don't have any positions available at the moment. You can always check back or follow us on LinkedIn for news about career opportunities.

The Humane Space is a haven for curious minds to learn, reflect and recharge. The app sparks curiosity and widens perspective with immersive lifelong learning, self-reflection prompts, Awe Walks, Mind Journey guided visualizations, original soundscapes, and more.

We encourage you to start experiencing Activities in the app by exploring the Home, Explore, and Spaces screens using the navigation bar on the bottom of the screen. Today's Discoveries showcases our curated selection of Activities for each day, grouped by theme. Each Activity shows its length and modality (reading, watching, listening), making it easier to fit curiosity into your day when it's best for you. Activities in the app include:

Lingo
Audio stories help you reflect on how language shapes our world.

Immerse
Explore the world’s wonders with a daily dive into lifelong learning.

Deep Think
Deepen self-awareness and unlock hidden insights with contemplative prompts.

Mind Journey®
Spark your imagination through guided visualizations.  

Awe Walks
Connect with nature and your environment through meditative walks.

Soundscapes
Listen to original playlists for focus, relaxation, sleep, and exploration.

You can navigate Activities on our Home screen by scrolling down to see what sparks your curiosity. To navigate within a content story, swipe right/left to move forward/backward. A lightbulb will appear next to each Activity when you've completed it.

Spaces are groupings of Activities focused on a particular theme. You can see how much of each Space you've completed by tapping Spaces from the menu at the bottom of the Home screen (the rings around each Space will tell you how far you've gotten). You can also see how many Activities you've completed in the My Space area of the app, or by scrolling to the bottom of the Home screen.

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We've heard so many different ways that people use the app. From filling idle time to taking mindful work breaks to relieving stress after a long day, we're here to give you the little boost of wonder whenever you need it. Here are some ways to incorporate the app into busy days:

‍Morning Mindset: Start your day with lifelong learning or a moment of reflection.

‍Energizing Breaks: Refresh your mind with quick activities that increase focus.

‍Evening Unwind: Relax with calming soundscapes, self-reflection, or guided visualization.

‍On-the-Go Learning: Fill idle time with engaging audio stories or mindful moments.

‍Break Free from Doomscrolling: Replace mindless scrolling with self-growth.

‍Autoplay: Hands-free listening while commuting, walking, or running errands.

Spaces are groupings of content related by theme. Spaces explore varied topics such as national parks, color, philosophical questions, and more. You can access and complete Spaces by tapping "Spaces" in the navigation bar on the bottom of the Home Screen.

Mind Journeys® can be experienced anywhere, anytime. We recommend being in a relaxed position, but you could even listen during a busy workday when you need a break. All of our Mind Journeys® have original sound composed by The Humane Space. We recommend, if possible, listening with headphones to get the full effect of the sound experience. Mind Journeys® are meant to help you take the break you're looking for, whether it's a nap, an energizing break, or a relaxing travel experience.

All of our audio experiences can be heard on autoplay for easy on-the-go listening. From the Home Screen, tap Explore on the navigation bar on the bottom of the screen, then select an Activity Type. From there, you'll see a large play button at the top that activates autoplay, or you can make a selection to begin. The audio will continue if your phone goes to sleep. Easily sort and filter to get the autoplay list exactly as you want it for the moment. If you're listening to Soundscapes, you can loop entire playlists or repeat a single track. Activities that offer autoplay are: Lingo, Awe Walks, Mind Journeys®, and Soundscapes. All Activities that include text can also be read.

Having any problems? Reach out for human-to-human support at hi@thehumane.space.

Once you reach the end of an Activity, the app will automatically "log" it into your Activity History. Once you've logged an Activity for the first time, you'll see a lightbulb appear next to that Activity in any lists. If you're tracking your progress on Spaces, you'll see a white ring grow around each Space, indicating how far you are from completing that Space. A check will appear over each Space once it has been completed.

In addition to tracking what Activities you've logged (see "How do I know if I've already completed an Activity?"), you can also see how many Activities you've completed in total. On the Home screen, if you scroll down toward the bottom of the screen, you can see how many Activities you've completed. This can also be checked in the My Space area.

Tapping "Like" at the end of an Activity will help other users find content our community recommends. It's a way for us to understand what our community enjoys and helps guide us in creating more content you will find interesting and engaging. Your likes are never shared publicly or within the app with other users.

To search for content within a Space, tap the compass symbol that you'll find throughout the app on the upper right corner of many screens. You can type in the search bar to begin a search (starting with at least 3 characters is recommended). Once you have your list, you can sort and filter with many options to find what you're looking for. Activities are represented as square images; Spaces are represented as circles in the results. You can also search within the Favorites and Saved for Later lists to add Activities directly to them.

You can share Spaces, Playlists, Activities, and individual content screens within the app. To share content, open the app and navigate to any content screen. Then, in the upper-right corner, tap the navigation button, then select Share. You'll have the option to share the content as a link or as a visual (best for Instagram stories). You can also share an entire Space or Soundscape playlist from their areas in the app by hitting the share button. You can also share an Activity anywhere in the app by tapping the 3-dot menu and selecting Share.

Yes! Any audio Activity with accompanying text can be read by tapping "READ +" at the bottom of the screen.

On each Playlist screen, you'll see a circular button with two arrows just below the large Play button. If you tap that circular button once, you'll see a "1" appear, indicating that the currently playing Soundscape will repeat. If you tap the button again, you'll see a small dot appear in the center. That means the entire playlist will repeat.

We will only send you one notification a day to let you know about Discoveries in the app. You can set what time you want a daily notification to be received.

To manage app notifications, tap My Space on the dock fixed to the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the menu button in the upper-right corner, then tap Notifications. From there, you can set what time you'd like to receive Notifications and turn them on and off. If you've turned Notifications on in the app and you're still not receiving them, go into your phone's settings and check that Notifications are turned on for The Humane Space app.

On all of our Activities, you'll typically see a menu with 3 dots. If you tap on it, there is an option to select "Favorite." Tapping this will save the Activity to your Favorites list. If you are within an Activity, you can top the navigation button on the top right of the screen and add the Activity to your Favorites list from there as well. To see your Favorites list, tap My Space on the bottom navigation bar on the home screen and you'll see a button there for "Favorites." You can easily remove to add Activities from your Favorites list by tapping "Edit."

To gift The Humane Space app, reach out to us at hi@thehumane.space and we'll create a special gift for your friend or family member.

For all of our Activities, when you tap the menu with 3 dots, you'll see an option to "Save for later" which will automatically add the Activity to your Saved for Later list. If you are within an Activity, you can top the navigation button on the top right of the screen and add the Activity to your Saved for Later list from there. In your My Space area, you'll find a button for your Saved for Later list. If you tap on it, you'll see your list. If you tap "Edit" you can add new Activities from there, reorder your list or delete Activities.

We love hearing your suggestions. Please contact us at hi@thehumane.space.

To see your list of logged Activities, tap My Space from the Home screen bottom navigation bar, then tap "Activity history." You can also tap on any of the 3-dot menu for each Activity and select Activity history.

The app is available worldwide for iOS devices. The app is available on Android devices in the US only (for now). You can also find great free content on Instagram or our Blog.

If you tap on My Space in the bottom navigation bar on the Home screen and then select the button Activity History, you'll see you're entire list of logged Activities. Then if you tap "Edit" on the top right corner, you'll be able to delete an Activity from your log. If you clear all from there, that cannot be undone.

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On your app store of choice, download the app for iOS or Android here.

Studies show that experiencing curiosity, wonder, and awe has immense benefits for our mental, emotional, and physical health, but we often overlook these powerful ingredients for wellbeing. The Humane Space app fills this gap. Expertly curated, the app’s immersive content cultivates curiosity, wonder, and awe every day. The Humane Space helps you:

NOURISH YOUR MIND
Take brain breaks from your daily routine to cultivate curiosity and wonder.

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS
Discover new interests through multimedia experiences.

RELIEVE STRESS
Relax and recharge with guided visualizations and contemplation prompts.

NURTURE LIFELONG LEARNING FOR WELLBEING
Chart a journey to knowledge for deeper fulfillment. ‍

Go to our home page to read more about the benefits of curiosity, wonder, and awe.

If you haven't downloaded the app yet, first download it on your app store of choice and follow the instructions to begin your free trial. If you've already downloaded the app and had your free trial, log in and as you try to view content, you'll be prompted to subscribe.

You can cancel any time by managing your subscription and auto-renewal through your Apple or Google subscriptions on your mobile device.

For instructions on canceling a subscription on an Apple device, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. For instructions on adjusting or canceling a subscription on an Android device, visit: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the current subscription period ends.

On rare occasions, your account may have become disconnected (a new phone is a big culprit). If this happens and you're being asked to subscribe again to access content, on the screen where it's asking you to subscribe, tap "Restore Purchase." This should reconnect your paid subscription to the app. If you're having any problems at all, or that doesn't work, please reach out to us at hi@thehumane.space. We respond quickly and will get you back up as soon as possible. The more details you can give us about what is happening, the better!

The most up-to-date pricing can be found in the app stores or in the app. We do pride ourselves on being priced far below comparable apps while providing a premium experience. Prices are subject to change.

The Humane Space app is compatible with iOS (worldwide) and Android (US only) devices. Some functionality and graphics may be unavailable on older phones.

We're always excited to hear your suggestions! Please contact us at hi@thehumane.space and share your ideas.

Currently, The Humane Space is only available in English. Stay tuned for updates.

For human-to-human support, please contact us at hi@thehumane.space. A human will typically respond within 24 hours.

If the app is crashing, first see how many apps you have open. Try quitting some of the apps and see if the crashes are repeating. If they are, please email us at hi@thehumane.space with as much information as you can provide about when the crash happened and what you were doing when it crashed. We go through rigorous testing before releasing any new version. With so many types of phones available, it's possible that crash sequences can be happening for particular devices. Please note that the app was only created for phones (not tablet devices). We're grateful for your feedback in making us aware of any crashes, and we'll work to resolve any bugs as quickly as possible!

If you completed an activity close to midnight, your device’s internet connection may have caused it to register just after midnight, which can make it look like your streak was broken—even though you were active. This can happen when the time is determined by the network or signal your device is connected to. While this isn’t something we can control, we hope it doesn’t take away from your great progress!

Enjoy 7 days for free on the app. To get started, download the app and follow the instructions to begin your free trial, after which you'll be charged according to whichever subscription plan you chose. To cancel during your free trial before being charged, turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the renewal date.

To turn off auto-renewal, do so through your Apple or Google settings. To manage auto-renewals for subscriptions on an Apple device, click here. For instructions on managing auto-renewals for subscriptions on an Android device, click here. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends.

Reach out to us for human-to-human support at hi@thehumane.space.

If you haven't downloaded the app yet, first download it on your app store of choice and follow the instructions to begin your free trial. If you've already downloaded the app and had your free trial, log in and as you try to view content, you'll be prompted to subscribe.

To see, change or cancel your subscription, follow these steps:

On an iOS device:
Open the settings on your iOS device. Tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap “Subscriptions.” There you can view your subscription, make any changes, or cancel.

On an Android device:
Open the Google Play app. At the top right, tap the profile icon. Tap “Payments & Subscriptions,” and then “Subscriptions.”

To see when your subscription ends, follow these steps:

On an iOS device:
Open the settings on your iOS device. Tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap “Subscriptions.” There you can view your subscription, and when it’s scheduled to either expire or renew.

On an Android device:
Open the Google Play app. At the top right, tap the profile icon. Tap “Payments & Subscriptions,” and then “Subscriptions.” There you can view your subscription, and when it’s scheduled to either expire or renew.

We will only send you one notification a day to let you know about Discoveries in the app. You can set what time you want a daily notification to be received.

To manage app notifications, tap My Space on the dock fixed to the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the menu button in the upper-right corner, then tap Notifications. From there, you can set what time you'd like to receive Notifications and turn them on and off. If you've turned Notifications on in the app and you're still not receiving them, go into your phone's settings and check that Notifications are turned on for The Humane Space app.

If you're logged into the app, tap My "My Space" on the menu on the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the navigation button on the upper right hand corner of My Space and tap "My Profile." You can see what email you account is using there.

If you're not logged in and you can't remember which email address you used for your account, try following these steps. If you're on an Apple phone, go to your phone's settings and tap your name on the top of the screen.  Then tap "iCloud," then "Hide My Email." Scroll down and see if there is an email listed there under "Humane Space." If so, try logging in by tapping "Continue with Apple" on the app.

If you're still having problems, please reach out for support at hi@thehumane.space.

To update your email in The Humane Space app, first open the app. Then, tap "My Space" on the dock fixed to the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the menu button in the upper right-hand corner and tap My Profile.  On My Profile, you can change your email address. Tap "Save Profile" to save any changes.

If you're currently logged into the app, tap "My Space" on the dock fixed to the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the menu button in the upper right-hand corner and tap Change Password.  Once you see the Password Reset screen, enter your old password and new password and tap "Reset Password" to save any changes.

If you're not currently logged into the app, open The Humane Space app. When you're asked to log into the app, type your email into the email input line, then tap "Forgot?" (on the right side of the password input line). If your account is tied to the email address you typed in, an email will be sent to that address. Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.

If you do not receive an email, you might have typed the wrong email address or your account is under a different email address.  You may have signed up for an account using Apple's "Hide my email" feature. To check there, go to your Apple phone Settings, tap your name at the top of the screen, then iCloud, then Hide My Email. You can see if you created a hidden email for The Humane Space on that list and try resetting your password with that email address.

Reach out to us for human-to-human support if you need further help at hi@thehumane.space.

To update your profile, open The Humane Space app and log in. Then, tap "My Space" on the menu fixed to the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the navigation button in the upper right-hand corner and tap My Profile.  Edit your profile and tap Save Profile to save any changes.

On every marketing email we send out, there is an unsubscribe link at the bottom. Click the link to update your preferences. We may still send occasional emails with important updates and information about purchases or subscriptions.

We care about the privacy of your data. You can access our privacy policy here or in the app by tapping the target menu button on the upper right corner of the screen and then tap Privacy Policy.

To delete your account, open the app and log in. Then, tap "My Space" on the menu fixed to the bottom of the Home screen. Then tap the navigation button in the upper right-hand corner and tap My Profile.  Tap "Delete my account" on the bottom of the screen.

Your subscription was charged by Apple or Google. To request a refund for an iOS device, follow these instructions. To request a refund for an Android device, follow these instructions. With any problems or questions, please reach out to us at hi@thehumane.space.

On rare occasions, your account may have become disconnected (a new phone is a big culprit). If this happens and you're being asked to subscribe again to access content, on the screen where it's asking you to subscribe, tap "Restore Purchase." This should reconnect your paid subscription to the app. If you're having any problems at all, or that doesn't work, please reach out to us at hi@thehumane.space. We respond quickly and will get you back up as soon as possible. The more details you can give us about what is happening, the better!

You can cancel any time by managing your subscription and auto-renewal through your Apple or Google subscriptions on your mobile device.

For instructions on canceling a subscription on an Apple device, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039. For instructions on adjusting or canceling a subscription on an Android device, visit: https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/7018481?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the current subscription period ends.

If you have information you'd like to send or a collaboration in mind, please send any relevant information to hi@thehumane.space. Please be sure to include why you're a good fit!

We're always open to ideas and love collaborations with experts. Please reach out to hi@thehumane.space and include details about your idea.

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