David Sloan Wilson
is President of ProSocial World and This View of Life Editor-in-Chief
This View of Life Editor in Chief, President of Evolution Institute
Professor of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University
David Sloan Wilson is president of ProSocial World and SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University. He applies evolutionary theory to all aspects of humanity in addition to the rest of life, through ProSocial World and in his own research and writing. A complete archive of his work is available at www.David SloanWilson.world. His most recent books include his first novel, Atlas Hugged: The Autobiography of John Galt III, and a memoir, A Life Informed by Evolution.
Groups with
David Sloan Wilson
Authored by
David Sloan Wilson
October 22, 2024
Evolutionary Mismatch and How To Evaluate It: A Basic Tutorial
Evolutionary mismatch is a state of disequilibrium whereby an organism that evolved in one environment develops a phenotype that is harmful to its fitness or well-being in another environment.
September 20, 2024
The Horizontal Dimension of Engaged Buddhism
Enduring social groups must be strong along two dimensions, a concept that can be illustrated with an analysis of Engaged Buddhism.
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August 27, 2024
To Infinity and Beyond
In our appreciation of life, our human constructed world, and art, let us celebrate not just infinite potential but the full evolutionary process.
April 12, 2024
Response to Reviewers of Conscious Multilevel Cultural Evolution
May 10, 2024
The Philosophy of Evolutionary Theory, with Elliott Sober
Philosophers have a major role to play in scientific inquiry, with topic areas such as physics and biology raising different sets of issues.
May 21, 2024
Conscious Multilevel Cultural Evolution: Theory, Practice, and Two Case Studies
Darwin’s theory of evolution is increasingly being used to guide positive change efforts.
May 14, 2024
This View of Life Becomes a Peer Review Journal
An Experiment in the Future of Academic Publishing
February 26, 2024
Response to Reviewers of Williams' Rule
March 18, 2024
Williams’ Rule and Its Relevance for Positive Change Efforts
Williams’ Rule ought to be more widely known, which can improve any positive change effort, no matter what topic domain or scale.
October 19, 2016
Developing the Field Site Concept for the Study of Cultural Evolution: Introduction
Together with commentaries by authors with diverse perspectives on field research, we hope to catalyze the formation of field sites for the study of cultural evolution around the world.
October 3, 2016
Developing the Field Site Concept for the Study of Cultural Evolution: An Evolutionary Biologist’s View
The human capacity to transmit large amounts of learned information across generations is now properly seen as both a product of genetic evolution and a process of evolution in its own right.
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October 8, 2013
Darwin’s Business Conference At NYU Stern
New evolutionary thinking about cooperation, groups, firms and societies.To explore the new implications of this vastly improved evolutionary theory for business, we recently organized a one-day symposium at Stern titled “Darwin’s Business: New Evolutionary Thinking About Cooperation, Groups, Firms and Societies.”
Events with
David Sloan Wilson
December 5, 2024
2024 Nova Annual Conference - New Horizons: Toward an Era of Global Flourishing
NOVA Institute for Health's free, virtual event will explore innovative approaches to advance an era of well-being for both people and the planet
November 14th at 6:30pm ET
From Biology to Culture: The Evolution of Goodness - A Conversation with David Sloan Wilson
Wisconsin Public Radio's Steve Paulson engages with leading thinker and President of ProSocial World, evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson
October 18 at 12pm ET
IHMA Intellectual Shamans Series with Sandra Waddock & David Sloan Wilson
Join Sandra Waddock from the International Humanistic Management Association and David Sloan Wilson for a Webinar on October 18th
Wednesday, May 15 at 12pm ET
Eight Criticisms Not to Make about Group Selection: Public Forum
Public Forum and discussion on Group Selection- all are welcome to join this free online event
Friday April 19th at 12pm ET
Necessary Conversations: A New Economic Paradigm for Humanistic Management with speakers David Sloan Wilson and Dennis J. Snower
Free Online Seminar
May 2 and May 3
Prosocial Research and Action in the Nordic Nations
This hybrid event will provide an overview of the past, present, and future of prosocial research and action in the Nordic nations
June 3 · 8:30am - June 7 · 5:30pm EDT
Transforming Business and Education- Leading towards Flourishing
January 18, 2024. 9:00 – 10:30 pm UTC +1
Generalizing Ostrom’s Core Design Principles and Putting Them to Use: An Interactive “Practitioner Webinar” for IASC Members & their colleagues
90 minute interactive webinar on how the core design principles can be used as a practical method for increasing the efficacy of groups.
Friday January 26th at 12pm ET
Seminar: The Role of ProSocial in Catalyzing Paradigm Change in Economics and Business with David Sloan Wilson
Free Seminar and Q&A Session
December 13th, 2023 (4:00-5:30 PM UTC -5)
Generalizing Ostrom’s Core Design Principles and Putting Them to Use: An Interactive “Practitioner Webinar”
Interactive 90 minute webinar on the theory, evidence, examples and interactive discussion around the Core Design Principles
Wednesday November 15th at 11am ET
Enabling Future- Ready Organizations
Join us the FEI share exciting research developments and updates, including details on the transformative work within the municipal sector!
Thursday, November 9th at 8:30am ET
A New Human Story for the Future with David Sloan Wilson, hosted by the Garrison Institute
A Daylong Public Forum Gathering Leaders and Practitioners in Contemplative-Based Social Change held in New York City
October 18th at 4pm - In person only
Generalized Darwinism: A New Paradigm for Positive Cultural Change with David Sloan Wilson
Public colloquium held in person at The University of Kentucky
September 30th
Apply to the Atlas Hugged Reading Group
A new reading group centered around David Sloan Wilson's novel, Atlas Hugged.
Friday, April 14th at 2:30pm ET / 6:30 pm UTC
UMass Amherst Lecture: Multilevel Cultural Evolution with David Sloan Wilson
PERI will cohost a public lecture with David Sloan Wilson, President, Prosocial World and SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus Binghamton University
Wednesday, April 12th at 12pm ET
Research Seminar Series: Dual Inheritance Theory and a Theoretical Examination of the Symbotype-Phenotype Relationship - Part 2
Free Seminar and Q&A
Wednesday April 5th at 6pm ET
Research Seminar Series: Dual Inheritance Theory and a Theoretical Examination of the Symbotype-Phenotype Relationship - Part 1
Free Seminar and Q&A
Tuesday March 28th at 6pm ET
Prosocial Commons Book Club: How Indigenous Thinking Can Change the World
ProSocial Commons Book Club: Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Change the World, by Tyson Yunkaporta
Friday January 19th 12pm ET / 5pm UTC
ProSocial Commons Cafe
Informal, weekly gatherings for Prosocial Commons members to connect, provide updates, and host discussions.
January 30th 1pm ET / 6pm UTC
A New Economic Paradigm for People and Planet
Can we re-define and re-design economics to respond more effectively to the complex collective challenges facing us now, and in the future?
January 27th at 12pm ET / 5pm UTC
Seminar: The State of Prosocial World with David Sloan Wilson
Free Seminar and Q&A from President David Sloan Wilson