evolutionary theory and philosophy. The foundation pursues its fundamental mission, to foster greater clarity about the human condition, by organizing initiatives that facilitate scientific research and promote discussions between scientists, contemplatives, and the public. The Baumann Foundation's main initiative is Beinghuman.org, a social website designed to spark a global conversation about how current developments in fields like behavioral economics, cognitive neuroscience, evolutionary psychology, genetics, anthropology, and philosophy can help people make sense of their experiences. In 2012 the foundation sponsored Being Human 2012, an interdisciplinary conference held in San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts that brought together neuroscientists, philosophers, evolutionary theorists and meditation experts to hold a public dialogue about the nature of humanity. Baumann is the co-author, with Michael W. Taft, of the 2011 book Ego: The Fall of the Twin Towers and the Rise of an Enlightened Humanity. The book draws on new research in neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and other scientific fields to examine the origin and history of the human ego and the evolutionary implications of the September 11 attacks. Personal life Baumann has been married to Alison Baumann since 1983, and has three children. He is the director of several real estate and natural resource companies. In addition to creating the Baumann Foundation, he is on the board of directors of the California Institute of Integral Studies and is a fellow of the Mind and Life Institute. Discography As a member of Tangerine Dream Albums Zeit (1972) Atem (1973) Phaedra (1974) Rubycon (1975) Ricochet (1975) Stratosfear (1976) Sorcerer (soundtrack) (1977) Encore (1977) Solo career Albums Romance '76 (1976) (LP) Trans Harmonic Nights (1979) (LP) Repeat Repeat (1981) (LP) Strangers In The Night (1983) (LP) Blue Room (promo cassette with Paul Haslinger & John Baxter) (1991) Phase by Phase: A Retrospective '76 - '81 (1996) (CD) Machines of Desire (2016) (CD) Neuland (with Paul Haslinger) (2019) (CD, LP) EP Bicentennial Present (7" single) (1976) Biking Up The Strand (7" single) (1979) Realtimes (7" single) (1981) Daytime Logic (Extended Dance Mix) (12" single) (1981) The Russians are Coming (12" single, with Conrad Schnitzler) (1982) Other appearances Welcome to Joyland (with Leda, as 'Hacoon Mail') (1978) Grosses Wasser (co-producer on the Cluster album) (1979) See also List of ambient music artists References External links German electronic musicians 1953 births Living people Virgin Records artists Tangerine Dream members Private Music artists