http://evolution-institute.org
What We Do
The mission of the Evolution Institute is to use evolutionary science to solve real-world problems. Currently, there is no mechanism for applying current theory and research to public policy formulation. We aim to provide the mechanism. Working with our large network of advisors, we can:
- Identify and assemble the evolutionary expertise for virtually any topic relevant to human welfare.
- Organize workshops, coordinate the writing of position papers, and provide advisors.
- Assist in the implementation of the policies that we formulate.
See the focal topics section of this website to view ongoing projects. The development of a focal topic typically includes the following steps:
1. We identify a specific topic that can be addressed from an evolutionary perspective or receive a suggestion from a potential client.
2. With the help of our advisory board, we investigate the current evolutionary expertise on the topic. Typically, we are able to identify scientists and scholars who are highly respected and have already adopted an evolutionary perspective, but are among the first to have done so within their disciplines.
3. We bring the evolutionary experts together with each other and with the most relevant public policy experts for the topic in a workshop format. The group is charged with the following tasks: a) assessing the current state of knowledge on the topic from an evolutionary perspective; b) providing recommendations for future basic scientific research; c) identifying the most important public policy issues that need to be addressed; d) providing recommendations for how current knowledge and future research can be used to address the public policy issues in the real world.
4. After the workshop, the Evolution Institute works with the participants to publicize and implement the recommendations over the long term.
Funding comes from our endowment or is raised for particular projects. We work with our clients to raise funds for projects that cannot be directly supported from our endowment.
We are a young organization with the flexibility to pursue our basic mission in different ways. Contact us if you need evolutionary expertise or want to explore the development of a focal project. Donate if you wish to support our efforts.
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