"Groups come up with more ideas — and, importantly, better ideas — when they are invited to debate and dissent". The FT gives the kicker on how to create better meetings: ft.com/content/1a70ea…

In case this has been on your mind this summer... what it takes to cross the world without flying: theconversation.com/southampton-to…

... and more interesting data about how our environment shapes our connections: wired.com/story/new-york…

"...Nothing should temper partisanship more than an awareness that somewhere, on some issue, people with whom you disagree are telling a story that you really need to hear". We all need to listen to the people we might be tempted to dismiss. nytimes.com/2019/07/27/opi…

Portugal's "perceived social peace is seen as a competitive advantage on a par with its business environment, skilled workforce and attractive quality of life". Interesting article about the wide benefits of cultivating a welcoming environment for all. ft.com/content/77b156…

... Why you mustn't recycle your receipts! And what to do with tonight's takeaway pizza box, and other useful tips. wired.co.uk/article/recycl…

Interesting research about how society tends to associate a gender stereotype to different "green" behaviours - and what that means for environmental organisations. psmag.com/environment/ho…

"If you want people to do something, make it easy". Since most people seem to spend most of their time trying to get other people to give them their time, insights from the world's top behavioural economist are more than handy. ft.com/content/a317c3…

Who can you be a friend to today? 22% of millennials say they have zero friends. 27% say they have “no close friends,” and 30% say they have “no best friends”. We are social creatures, biologically wired for belonging. This is not healthy. vox.com/science-and-he…

"I always get up and make a cup of coffee while it is still dark—it must be dark—and then I drink the coffee and watch the light come." Toni Morrison, on the pre-dawn rituals that prepare her to write. theparisreview.org/interviews/188…

"A fantastic range of creative minds are searching for answers, and coming up with an equally fantastic range of schemes." Couldn't agree more. ft.com/content/d8ae4e…

I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! Harper Collins are publishing my first book in June! It’s called “Fractured: Why our societies are divided and how we put them back together.” •Fancy a copy? waterstones.com/book/fractured… •Sounds good? RT •Amazed I can write? Like

🔥Want to be our new Head of External Relations?🔥 Then we'd love to hear from you! To find out more and details on how to apply, head over to: larger.us/wp-content/upl… Closing date is 20 June 2021 :-)

Delighted to say we at Larger Us are now seeking a Head of External Relations: larger.us/wp-content/upl…

Yesterday evening I joined Larger Us in exploring capabilities which will help us create a better world. We covered areas like critical thinking, working with emotions, compassion and sharing stories. It was a joy. Thanks to Alex Evans / @alexevansuk.bsky.social and Kate Pumphrey 🌻☀️

We are REALLY excited about this - please share far and wide, and above all *apply* if this sounds like something you'd be interested in!

Designing a summer party for Larger Us and taking inspiration from Joan Crawford (via Ed Cooke)

Alex Evans / @alexevansuk.bsky.social What ALP (esp Anthony Albanese) did was hit all the right notes in their messaging & deliver that with great warmth & sincerity. See below: positive, common purpose, unity & optimism v. fear & division, united by our shared love of this country, shared ID & values, no-one left behind!

Really delighted to publish this great blog from Dr. Karen Stenner on where it all went right in the Aus federal election. Relevant to so many other places around the world

Join our Board! We’re looking for people who share our vision to help steer us into the future. If you care about politics, campaigning, how our states of mind impact the state of the world and vice versa, we want to hear from you :-) All details here: bit.ly/3EEXBWu