David Sloan

Professor of Biology and Anthropology at Binghamton University

David Sloan is President of ProSocial World and This View of Life Editor-in-Chief

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.

Events with David Sloan

Mondays at 9-11am ET February 10-March 24

From Friedman to Darwin: An Evolving Paradigm for Economics, Business, and Management

A free six-week online seminar led by Raj Sisodia and David Sloan Wilson

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

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

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

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