Sexual behaviour during tense social situations is extensively documented in various animals. Bonobos, our closest living relatives alongside chimpanzees, habitually perform genital contacts during social tension, which is thought to enhance cooperation and conflict management. While chimpanzees also...
This project aims to amplify the impact of specific research projects from TWCF’s Science of Religious and Spiritual Exercises (SoRSE) priority to scholars and faith leaders through workshops that highlight findings on how the nature of spiritual exercises and their connection to positive change can be understood through psychological science research, as well as theological thought, and pastoral experience.
Using Romania as a case study, this project aims to examine and articulate the often-overlooked role of the “third sector” (i.e., civil society/non-profit/voluntary sector) in fostering societal resilience and economic performance.
A special issue of the Journal of Comparative Economics, titled “Towards Entrepreneurial Freedom in Ukraine (after the War)”, will feature contributions from leading economists, focused on rebuilding efforts in Ukraine during and after the war.
To address gaps in how polarization develops in humans, this project will leverage researchers across 19 countries to study mechanisms of polarization in 8-12 year olds about topics including religion, science, social justice, and morality.