July 10, 2024

Introduction to ProSocial Spirituality

Introduction to ProSocial Spirituality, featuring Dr. David Sloan Wilson and our team of researchers focused on understanding the social contexts in which cooperative behaviors are reinforced more than selfish behaviors

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ProSocial World President and Evolutionary biologist Dr. David Sloan Wilson has assembled a team of researchers focused on understanding the social contexts in which cooperative behaviors are reinforced more than selfish behaviors.

Introduction to ProSocial Spirituality, featuring ProSocial World team members:

David Sloan Wilson, President

Kate Sheehan-Roach, Former Director of ProSocial Spirituality

Susan Soleil, Director of ProSocial Spirituality

Jeff Genung, Managing Director

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in addition to ProSocial Spirituality collaborators:

Will Rucker

Gard Jameson

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Made possible by the support of the Templeton Religion Trust

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVAbyCGWEQ

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Introduction to ProSocial Spirituality, featuring ProSocial World team members:

David Sloan Wilson, President

Kate Sheehan-Roach, Former Director of ProSocial Spirituality

Susan Soleil, Director of ProSocial Spirituality

Jeff Genung, Managing Director

‍

in addition to ProSocial Spirituality collaborators:

Will Rucker

Gard Jameson

‍

Made possible by the support of the Templeton Religion Trust

‍

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVAbyCGWEQ

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Categories:

Sprituality

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Introduction to ProSocial Spirituality

Introduction to ProSocial Spirituality, featuring Dr. David Sloan Wilson and our team of researchers focused on understanding the social contexts in which cooperative behaviors are reinforced more than selfish behaviors

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Belief Statement

We believe that to catalyze rapid, positive cultural change we need to recognize our interconnectedness and continuously improve the relationships we have with ourselves, each other and the planet.

Purpose Statement

Consciously evolve a world that works for all.

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