Ideas & Research
We believe a lack of discernment lies at the roots of democratic withering, increasing social and economic inequalities, persistent wars and conflicts, and diminishing authentic connectedness with others, ourselves, and nature.
Collectively, we struggle to make good decisions. Our mission is to bring the art of discernment to the fore - how can our thinking influence how we respond to the most critical human challenges?
We have designed a model of discernment to engage with global issues in an honest, transparent, and consistent manner that avoids simplistic, incomplete, and misleading conclusions.
Knowledge,
Truth,
& Enquiry
The age of information & anxiety
Seeking truth & meaning
Social resilience & meaningful connectedness
Individual equanimity
Politics & Society
Democratic resilience & debate
Academic capitalism
Polarisation & social cohesion
Algorithmic-driven social malaise
AI Risks & Governance
AI culture & development
AI ethics & governance
AI-generated distrust, surveillance & control
News, Media & Ethics
Concentration of the media
Social media & news diffusion
Media ethics & good practice
Human Rights
Intellectual freedom & censorship
Protecting Indigenous cultures
Equal rights & access

