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Three-time American Writing Awards Podcast of the Year: In every episode, we travel the world and dive deep into the intersection of science, spirituality, and mindfulness. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, writer Tavia Gilbert and journalist Richard Sergay bring you a new conversation that offers uplifting explorations about the art and science of human flourishing.

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In today's episode we speak to Athena Aktipis, co-director of the Human Generosity Project, about the current results of her study of cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professor Aktipis discusses the insights both past and current research of... more

In today's episode, host Richard Sergay speaks with Erez Yoeli, director of the Applied Cooperation Team at MIT's Sloan School of Management, about how to motivate people to cooperate and behave altruistically during a pandemic. Dr. Yoeli discusses h... more

In this episode, we hear from Joseph Bulbulia, professor at the University of Auckland and the MacLaurin Goodfellow Chair in Theological and Religious Studies. Professor Bulbulia discusses how religious interaction, worship, and teaching come togethe... more

The first episode of the Stories of Impact podcast special, five-part Covid-19 conversation series features Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Host R... more

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Athena Aktipis
Co-director of The Human Generosity Project; Associate Professor, Psychology, ASU
Arizona State University
Episode: Dr. Athena Aktipis: How Cooperation Emerges in Crisis
Erez Yoeli
Director of the Applied Cooperation Team, MIT Sloan School of Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management
Episode: Dr. Erez Yoeli: What Inspires Altruism in Uncertain Times?
David Sloan Wilson
Professor of Biological Sciences
Binghamton University / Evolution Institute
Episode: Dr. Joseph Bulbulia: How Spirituality & Belonging Shape Crisis Response
Barbara Fredrickson
Director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Lab, UNC Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Episode: Dr. Barbara Fredrickson: How Positivity Strengthens Us in Crisis
David O'Brien
Assistant Research Director at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Dr. David O'Brien: Protecting Democracy in the Digital Age
Dr. Tyler Vanderweel
John L. Loeb and Francis Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: The Global Flourishing Study: What the Data Reveals About Well-Being Across the World
Dr. Byron Johnson
Director of the Institute for Studies of Religion and Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences at Baylor University
Baylor University
Episode: The Global Flourishing Study: What the Data Reveals About Well-Being Across the World
Joshua Plotnik
Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Comparative Cognition for Conservation Lab
Hunter College, City University of New York
Episode: Dr. Joshua Plotnik: Inside The Elephant Mind
Dr. Alison Gopnik
Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Dr. Alison Gopnik: Why Care Is the Heart of Human Flourishing

Hosts

Tavia Gilbert
Host of Stories of Impact, writer and producer with focus on human flourishing and storytelling.
Richard Sergay
Journalist and co-host providing interview-driven storytelling and analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • A fantastic series!

    There is so much benefit to checking out this podcast and what it can teach across disciplines / fields of study.

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    5
    Donald Quist
    United States6 years ago
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    Great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caleb Lamoreau
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are experts who translate research into practical takeaways.
Well-produced and engaging, with a strong emphasis on human flourishing.
High-quality, cross-disciplinary conversations with actionable insights.
Thoughtful exploration of tough topics with nuance.

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Dr. Athena Aktipis: How Cooperation Emerges in Crisis
Q: What do these results imply about cooperation during the pandemic?
Findings suggest cooperation is multifaceted and context-dependent; while some forms of help increased, broader normative support for helping others waned slightly, potentially reflecting shifting priorities during crisis conditions.
Dr. Athena Aktipis: How Cooperation Emerges in Crisis
Q: What kinds of questions did you include in the survey to measure cooperation?
The survey asked about willingness to host someone for house repairs and beliefs about helping others in need, revealing mixed results: increased openness to hosting non-citizens, but a decline in endorsement of helping others as a moral obligation over time.
Dr. Athena Aktipis: How Cooperation Emerges in Crisis
Q: Tell me about the genesis of your study around cooperation and the pandemic.
Aktipis explains that her team formed a cross-disciplinary group to quickly design a survey focusing on social behavior, interdependence, and future risk, after recognizing the emerging pandemic and the need to understand how people would respond under unprecedented stress.
Dr. Joseph Bulbulia: How Spirituality & Belonging Shape Crisis Response
Q: So our topic today is cooperation during and in the pandemic. First of all, tell us about your studies of cooperation and what you're finding in terms of cooperation during COVID-19.
Bulbulia explains that cooperation emerges from deeper needs for belonging and meaning, not just transactional exchanges, and that religious cultures can bind people into larger cooperative units while also allowing for flexible responses to crises.
Dr. David O'Brien: Protecting Democracy in the Digital Age
Q: How do private platforms balance free expression with preventing harm?
Platforms use terms of service, community standards, fact-checking partnerships, and labeling to contextualize content and guide user experience, though scale makes perfect enforcement difficult.

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The show explores how spirituality and science intersect to illuminate human flourishing, often featuring researchers, educators, and thought leaders who connect psychological well-being, social belonging, and ethics with real-world policy and personal practice. Episodes frequently center on cooperation, prosocial behavior, caregiving, and global well-being, with guests ranging from university professors to conservationists and education reformers. A notable strength is bringing interdisciplinary perspectives to timely topics like crisis response, democracy in the digital age, and community resilience, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both rigorous science and practical, human-centered insight.

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1. Athena Aktipis
2. Erez Yoeli
3. David Sloan Wilson
4. Barbara Fredrickson
5. David O'Brien
6. Dr. Tyler Vanderweel
7. Dr. Byron Johnson
8. Joshua Plotnik

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