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