Psychological research to improve as many lives as much as possible.
We are a network of researchers focused on empirically studying the psychology of effective altruism. Our goal is to generate insights about human psychology and behavior that could help us maximize the welfare of all the world's inhabitants, present and future, as much as possible.
EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM
Effective altruism asks: How can we most improve the welfare of all individuals present and future based on reason and evidence? And what are concrete actions we could take?
RESEARCH
We investigate issues that are relevant from the perspective of effective altruism, such as human morality and rationality. This includes research questions like the ones listed below. See our research agenda on the psychology of effectively improving the future for a detailed overview.
What aspects of human psychology pose the most risk to the overall welfare of humanity now and in the future?
Why is human altruism often much less effective than it could be?
Can these psychological obstacles to effective altruism be overcome, and how?
How do people think about human extinction and the future of humanity?
RESEARCHERS
There are many psychological and behavioral science researchers interested in studying effective altruism and related ideas. Connect with effective altruism psychology researchers here.
The Global Risk Behavioral Research Group, led by Lucius Caviola (Harvard) and Joshua Lewis (NYU), is particularly interested in research that could help to prevent the worst global catastrophes.
GET IN TOUCH
We welcome expressions of interest from those working on topics that relate to our own research, at any level of academic seniority. We encourage you to get in touch with us by completing our contact form.
GET INVOLVED
We are looking for new lab members and collaborators. If you are interested in working on research questions like these as a postdoc, part-time research assistant, or even just collaborating as co-authors, please get in touch.