ProSocial World

05/28/2026

Humans are a remarkably cooperative species. But cooperation doesn’t automatically emerge just because people share a goal.

It depends on trust, fairness, and a strong sense of belonging. Most importantly, whether people believe their voice matters.

💬 What’s one thing that makes you feel truly heard and valued in a group?

05/27/2026

We often assume that when someone “doesn’t get it,” they simply aren’t listening. This often happens at work, where disagreements are common.

But psychology suggests something deeper may be happening.

Research shows that many conflicts are not just disagreements about facts — they’re failures to understand another person’s emotional experience and worldview truly.

The challenge is that most people believe they’re empathetic… until they’re asked to accurately reflect someone else’s perspective.

This article explores why perspective-taking can break down — and how curiosity, reflective listening, and emotional awareness can help bridge the gap.

Because healthier relationships, teams, and communities depend on more than communication. They depend on our capacity to genuinely understand one another.

👉 Read more:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-freedom-to-change/202601/why-other-people-just-dont-get-it

1. Don’t assume the other person is being rational.

05/25/2026

✨Last chance! Next week, The Wave is taking place in Cascais, Portugal. Join us for a transformative 4-day experience.

In times of fast transformation at all levels— social, technological, ecological, spiritual- it's not easy to stay connected with ourselves and each other. Many, like us, feel the call toward deeper purpose and meaningful connection.

The Wave is exactly a space designed to craft a deeper understanding of wholeness that becomes lived, shared, and real. It's not a conference or a retreat. It’s a convergence for people already at work on the future, ready to go deeper, together.

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05/23/2026

Sometimes the problem isn’t the person — it’s the environment shaping the behavior.

A powerful reminder that lasting change happens when we redesign the conditions around us, not just the individuals within them.

05/22/2026

What if understanding evolution could help us better understand society, culture, and ourselves? 🧠🌍

ProSocial and This View of Life bring together scientists, thinkers, and changemakers exploring cooperation, psychology, economics, politics, and human behavior through the lens of evolutionary science.

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05/22/2026

🌱Especially in today’s news cycle and social media trends, cooperation doesn’t always get as much attention as competition, but it has played a central role in human evolution.

Groups that were able to coordinate, manage conflict, and share effort were often more successful over time.
That has practical implications today. If incentives reward only individual success, cooperation tends to weaken.

If incentives support shared outcomes, coordination becomes easier. Do you see examples of how cooperation and shared effort are supported (or undermined) by the systems we work and live in?

Read the article:
🔗https://www.prosocial.world/posts/cooperation-was-important-in-human-evolution

05/19/2026

💭We often focus on teaching values, but experience may matter just as much.

Research with elementary school students found that participating in prosocial activities – such as helping seniors or preparing supplies for others – was associated with increased well-being.

It’s not just that children learn about kindness – they experience it directly.

We should focus not just on “How do we teach kindness?”, but “How do we create opportunities for people to practice it in meaningful ways?”

🔗Read more: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10002419/

Quality education can build a sustainable, happier world, but what experiences support student well-being? Numerous laboratory studies suggest that prosocial behavior predicts greater psychological well-being. However, relatively little work has ...

05/18/2026

🌱The Holomovement Wave 2026 is more than a gathering — it’s a space to reconnect with what becomes possible when people come together with intention, creativity, and shared purpose.

From May 29 – June 1, 2026 in Cascais, Portugal, changemakers, healers, educators, artists, innovators, and activists from around the world will gather for an immersive experience focused on spiritual growth, collaboration, and practical pathways toward a thriving future.

We are excited to be part of this experience and would love for you to join us. If you’re passionate about transformation, community, and building a more life-centered future — this space is for you.

✨ Come connect, collaborate, and help shape what comes next.
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05/15/2026

✨New podcast is up! Cultivating Compassion at Work with Ben Searle, Ph.D. Ben is an organisational psychologist, consultant, author, and speaker.

This time, Robert Styles and Ben go over compassion, its importance in the workplace, and how we can make workplaces more compassionate. Robert initially trained in music, then went on to become an academic doing applied research in the field of contextual behavioural science through the Australian National University.

This stream of activity continues with ProSocial World's work and mission, where we help groups become more cooperative, adaptable, and resilient. Our team facilitates initiatives designed to enhance the well-being of communities, organisations, and governments around the world.

🔗Listen now: https://mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/05/14/cultivating-compassion-at-work-with-robert-styles/

In this episode, Dr Searle talks to Dr Robert Styles about compassion, its importance in the workplace, and how we can cultivate more compassion at work.