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The Future of Flourishing blog by Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF) features podcasts, videos, articles, and news from thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners at the cutting edge of science and innovations in human flourishing.

Discovery

Read about interdisciplinary scientific research that can promote physical, mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

A New Picture of Language Many Minds Podcast
Dec 5, 2024
A New Picture of Language with Neil Cohn (podcast)
Our understanding of language has long centered on speech, but when we take seriously...
Santiago Tobón Zapata
Dec 4, 2024
The Role of TWCF Champions in Identifying Emerging Researchers in the Economics and Human Flourishing Priority
Learn how this approach is addressing the critical need for funding innovative, locally...
Counter Pol Podcast
Nov 30, 2024
Understanding Polarization & Exploring Ways to Overcome It with the CounterPol Podcast
Listen to a podcast produced by The Cambridge Overcoming Polarization Initiative, a...
Twins
Nov 21, 2024
How Should We Think About IQ? with Dr. Eric Turkheimer (podcast)
IQ is one of the most studied constructs in all of psychology — but it's also one of...
Revisiting the Dawn of Human Cognition with Eleanor Scerri Manuel Will
Nov 21, 2024
Revisiting the Dawn of Human Cognition with Eleanor Scerri & Manuel Will (podcast)
Contrary to the long-held idea of "cognitive revolution," new research suggests human...
George Ayittey
Nov 13, 2024
Who is Leading the Africa Trade Movement?
A thought piece on the George Ayittey Society and its relevance to the African Free...
Consider the spider
Nov 6, 2024
Consider the Spider with Ximena Nelson (podcast)
Spiders are an under-appreciated group of animals for thinking about the evolution of...
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Sep 30, 2024
Whale Song and Alien Intelligence with Laurance Doyle and Fred Sharpe (podcast)
By studying the songs of humpback whales, researchers aim to uncover the vast...
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Sep 18, 2024
Youth & Truth in Northern Ireland: Lessons for Reducing Polarization with Dr. Jocelyn Dautel & Dr. Bethany Corbett (video)
New research examines how polarization persists among young people in this divided...
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Aug 26, 2024
The Edge of Sentience with Jonathan Birch (podcast)
How do we reach ethically sound decisions despite our uncertainty about which...
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Development

Learn how science can translate findings into new practices or interventions.

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Nov 12, 2024
Big Questions in Classrooms: Transforming Science Education & Religious Education in the UK (video)
A multi-disciplinary, inclusive, inquiry-based approach to learning empowers teachers...
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Oct 29, 2024
Equipping Young Minds with “Superpowers” in Digital Literacy & Social-Emotional Learning with Power of Zero
An intervention piloted with kindergarteners in the Philippines led to measurable...
Coschool
Oct 28, 2024
Insights into Character Education in Bogotá Schools: Evaluating the PRIMED Model with Coschool
A participatory model of character development is demonstrating that character...
Importance of arts for kids Kurt Shaw
Oct 25, 2024
The Importance of Arts for Kids with Kurt Shaw of Usina da Imaginação (video)
By empowering young people to express their ideas through the arts, we can expand our...
Team Up Uganda
Oct 25, 2024
How to Help Children in Conflict Zones Heal with Mark Jordans & Alex Bleile of War Child (video)
Expanding the scope of how we think about humanitarian aid to include addressing mental...
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Oct 8, 2024
Compassion in Healthcare & Flourishing with Dr. David Addiss (podcast)
When healthcare is infused with compassion, it can influence multiple domains of human...
Comunidad Araucaria
Oct 1, 2024
Empowering Educators and Policy-makers: A Research-Based Approach to Educational Reform in Latin America with the Varkey Foundation
Character education training and networking opportunities are being provided through...
Character counts Princeton
Sep 30, 2024
Character Counts in College Rankings
New Character Development Metric Added to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) Annual U.S....
War Child Stories of Impact Podcast
Sep 4, 2024
War Child with Dr. Mark Jordans (podcast)
War Child's Care System is addressing the mental health of children in conflict zones...
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Aug 27, 2024
Illuminating Spiritual Innovation with Sacred Design Lab
Eight Key Insights from Around the World Showcase the Critical Role of Spiritual...
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Launch

Find out how uptake of innovations across sectors impacts lives worldwide.

Using character development science to change policy
Oct 10, 2024
Using Character Development Science to Change Policy
Engaging Policymakers on the Value of “Inner Capacities” and Social and Emotional...
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Jul 24, 2024
Forgiveness: A Pathway to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions from Rwanda to the World (video)
Learnings from the testimonies of Rwandans who suffered through the Genocide against...
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Jul 23, 2024
Discover Forgiveness: Release Resentment with Shawne Duperon, Christena Cleveland, and Seth Godin (video)
What is the distinction between the decision to forgive and experiencing emotional...
The Bahamas Laws of Life Essay and Video Competition 2024 - Ethan Farquharson of Queen’s College - Top Scorer in Junior Division - Overall Winner of the 2024 Laws of Life Essay Competition Receives his prize from TWCF President, Tina Cambridge.
Jun 28, 2024
Winners Announced for The Laws of Life Essay Competition in The Bahamas 2024
Congratulations to all participants with special recognition of all the top performers...
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Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Receives 2024 Templeton Prize
She Joins Past Laureates Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall to Receive One of the World’s...
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Dec 13, 2023
Holistic Flourishing with Dr. Timothy Lomas (podcast)
What are the broad societal, environmental, and cross-cultural aspects of flourishing —...
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Nov 30, 2023
How The Arts Promote Flourishing Amid Adversity (video)
What are the ways creativity can move us from a place of suffering to flourishing?
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Nov 29, 2023
Solidarity in Love as a Foundation for Shared Flourishing (video)
What could love at the center of policy design look like?
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Nov 29, 2023
Advancing Science & Solutions for a Flourishing World: Current & Future Perspectives (video)
What does flourishing mean in real world settings vs scholarly definitions? How might...
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Nov 29, 2023
The Science of Loneliness & How to Foster Social Connectedness (video)
Lack of social connection impacts health and impedes flourishing. How can science...
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