"As cities and towns look for ways to grow more thoughtfully and inclusively, cultural districts offer one way to begin—not by importing something new, but by recognizing and investing in what already exists." - Javier E. Portillo profectusmag.com/cultural-distr…

"One policy tool that has gained popularity in recent years is the state certification of cultural districts. These are designated areas within a city or town where cultural activity is encouraged through various forms of support." profectusmag.com/cultural-distr…

NEW: The Untold Story of Digital Flourishing by Clay Routledge - profectusmag.com/the-untold-sto… Contrary to popular narratives, new research by the Human Flourishing Lab finds most U.S. adults are digitally flourishing.

"We need a more balanced approach to thinking and talking about our digital lives—one that acknowledges problems but also celebrates how technology enhances human well-being," writes Clay Routledge in Profectus Magazine. profectusmag.com/the-untold-sto…

Happy Juneteenth—a day to celebrate freedom, opportunity, and progress. #FreedomDay #Juneteenth

NEW: Adapted for the Apocalypse - profectusmag.com/adapted-for-th… Clay Routledge interviews Athena Aktipis about her book—A Field Guide to the Apocalypse—and what it reveals about human cooperation, curiosity, and progress. Aktipis Lab The Cooperation Science Network

"Given all the uncertainty and instability we’re facing now, I wanted to share the hopeful message that we’re wired for resilience, and that we can get through hard times by leaning into cooperation," shares Athena Aktipis. profectusmag.com/adapted-for-th…

Great conversation with Clay Routledge about my book A Field Guide to the Apocalypse. Humans evolved to be resilient through cooperation, creativity & curiosity. We can thrive, even in turbulent times. profectusmag.com/adapted-for-th… #ApocalypsePreparedness #HumanFlourishing #Cooperation

"Rather than doomscrolling in isolation, we can learn new skills, strengthen our relationships, and build resilience." - Athena Aktipis profectusmag.com/adapted-for-th…

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From our interview with Athena Aktipis - profectusmag.com/adapted-for-th…

NEW: Why F1 The Movie Is An Unexpected Cultural Phenomenon by Paul Anleitner - profectusmag.com/why-f1-the-mov… Below the surface of roaring engines and a pounding score, #F1TheMovie connects to something primal, aspirational, and even spiritual in us.

Why does F1 resonate so strongly with us? I explain the deeper reasons why in my latest contribution for Profectus Magazine 🔗: profectusmag.com/why-f1-the-mov…

On July 4, 1776, these states declared a radical truth: that all men are created free and equal with inherent rights. America became the first nation founded on an idea - one that is still a work in progress in human hearts and actions - but an idea we celebrate today. 🇺🇸

"F1 taps into the psychological and spiritual longing for renewal emerging in American culture," writes Paul Anleitner. profectusmag.com/why-f1-the-mov…

If we want to optimize our relationship with technology, we need a more balanced conversation. Our research at the Human Flourishing Lab helps shed light on the positive dimensions of technology use that are often overshadowed in public discourse. profectusmag.com/the-untold-sto…

"F1 The Movie taps into the psychological and spiritual longing for renewal emerging in American culture." Check out this excellent Profectus Magazine article from Paul Anleitner, our religion and culture fellow at the Human Flourishing Lab Archbridge Institute. profectusmag.com/why-f1-the-mov…

Link to Ted Nordhaus' piece: breakthroughjournal.org/p/why-i-stoppe… Long summary of many of my views articulated above: ecollections.law.fiu.edu/lawreview/vol1… Short summary in Profectus Magazine: profectusmag.com/teach-nuance-a…