Significant knowledge gaps in this area make it hard to identify solutions. A broad range of scholars are already working in this field, but there remains a need for more and coordinated research. We plan to implement a three-phase strategy to support research, focusing on understanding underlying mechanisms through integrated models and measurements, cross-cultural measurement and mapping, and foundational research informing effective and culturally relevant polarization preventative and mitigating innovations .
 

Research in this area is conducted by disparate groups that lack fully integrated cross-coordination. We will require open science practices and work to galvanize a community of inquiry by supporting development of a research coordination network.

Information flow between researchers and practitioners is restricted. We will work to strengthen a community of practice engaged with the research coordination network, with the goal of practice-informed research and research-informed practice.

Research practices are held back by not following opportunities to increase efficiency. We will implement a unique review process and actively support global collaboration and learning.

Exploring the broader significance of collective behavior as a broader subject that encompasses polarization could be undervalued as a research topic. Extreme polarization can be a critical obstacle to human flourishing and effective collective behavior can help us address our most critical issues. We plan to understand and pursue this relationship.