davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 15/03/2026That was 24 years ago and I believe my prediction is coming true, although not as fast as it needs to...™ @prosocialworld.bsky.social 000
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 15/03/2026I'm reviewing my 2002 book Darwin's Cathedral to write a new article and came upon this passage (p 46): "I believe that future generations will be amazed at the degree to which groups were made to disappear as adaptive units in the minds of intellectuals during the second half of the 20th century". 210
Reposted by @davidsloanwilson.bsky.socialdavidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Happy Darwin's Birthday, everyone! Here is a lovely essay by the historian and science writer Oren Harman. Enjoy and share! www.prosocial.world/posts/the-su.... @prosocialdesign.bsky.social @prosocialplace.bsky.social @prosocialworld.bsky.social @prosocialcomputing.bsky.socialprosocial.worldThe Survival of the Kindest: Evolution’s New GrooveEvolution is being rethought as a web shaped by genes, environments, culture and co-operation. 112
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Happy Darwin's Birthday, everyone! Here is a lovely essay by the historian and science writer Oren Harman. Enjoy and share! www.prosocial.world/posts/the-su.... @prosocialdesign.bsky.social @prosocialplace.bsky.social @prosocialworld.bsky.social @prosocialcomputing.bsky.socialprosocial.worldThe Survival of the Kindest: Evolution’s New GrooveEvolution is being rethought as a web shaped by genes, environments, culture and co-operation. 112
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 19/01/2026Nice interview of Katie Wilson exploring her views on socialism. jacobin.com/2026/01/mayo.... @prosocialworld.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.socialjacobin.comSeattle’s New Mayor on Her “Sewer Socialist Mentality”Ahead of her swearing in today, Seattle mayor Katie Wilson talks to Jacobin about the everyday pressures squeezing working-class people and why she’s a democratic socialist. 000
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Here is a nice essay by Seattle mayor Katie Wilson's (also my daughter!) campaign managers diagnosing the success of their campaign. jacobin.com/2026/01/kati.... @prosocialworld.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.socialjacobin.comWe Ran Katie Wilson’s Campaign. Here’s What We Learned.Seattle’s new socialist mayor, Katie Wilson, won with an authentic image, a strong social media presence, a dedicated and energetic volunteer base, a relentless focus on material issues over political... 141
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 16/12/2025That’s right! Not only Mayor Wu, but Boston as a model smart city thanks to the Boston Area Research Initiative. @prosocialworld.bsky.social 030
Reposted by @davidsloanwilson.bsky.socialYour City @yourcityseattle.bsky.social · 15/12/2025I was thrilled to meet with Mayor Michelle Wu (@mayorwu.boston.gov) today at Boston City Hall. I can't think of anyone better to learn from about what it takes to be an effective, progressive big-city mayor. 1449539
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 02/12/2025I was lucky to interact with playwright Tom Stoppard, who drew upon my work on altruism for his play The Hard Problem. Here is a remembrance: www.prosocial.world/posts/farewe.... @prosocialworld.bsky.socialprosocial.worldFarewell Tom Stoppard: A Genius for Animating the Hard ProblemsTom Stoppard’s extraordinary gift for bringing the hardest problems in philosophy and science to life reminds us why storytellers remain essential to public understanding. 020
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 27/09/2025Join me online for a symposium in Multilevel Selection and ProSocial at OsloMet University, Tuesday, Sept 30. www.prosocial.world/events/sympo.... @prosocialworld.bsky.socialprosocial.worldSymposium on Multi-Level Selection and PROSOCIAL 010
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 09/08/2025That’s my daughter! Now somebody ask what she can do with a yo-yo😀@wilsonforseattle 110
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 19/05/2025I highly recommend this live podcast titled "Democracy's Deep Roots: From Hunter-Gatherers to Modern Society: www.prosocial.world/events/democ.... @prosocialworld.bsky.social @vivek123.bsky.socialprosocial.worldDemocracy’s Deep Roots: From Hunter-Gatherers to Modern Society A conversation between Vivek Venkataraman and David Sloan WilsonFree Live Discussion and Q&A with the Speakers 021
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Don't miss this live podcast on decolonizing ecology, in which you can take part! @prosocialworld.bsky.social. www.prosocial.world/events/live-...prosocial.worldDecolonizing Ecology: Rethinking Nature in a Broken World A conversation between Madhusudan Katti and Amitangshu AcharyaFree Live Podcast Event and Q&A with the Speakers 021
Reposted by @davidsloanwilson.bsky.socialProsocial Design Network @prosocialdesign.bsky.social · 13/03/2025It's a good day when a couple of top researchers say we need to invest more in a research agenda for prosocial design. We couldn't agree more! www.nature.com/articles/s41...nature.comA research agenda for encouraging prosocial behaviour on social media - Nature Human BehaviourDörr et al. argue that research on social media has mainly focused on antisocial behaviours and call for more research on the ways in which social media platforms can empower prosocial behaviour. 051
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/03/2025My daughter, Katie Wilson, is running for Mayor of Seattle! Here is the campaign website. Please bring to the attention of Seattle residents. Here’s the website: wilsonforseattle.com And here’s today’s press coverage: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...wilsonforseattle.comHome | Elect Katie WilsonI love this city and I know that we can solve our most pressing problems and accomplish great things together. We don’t have to settle for half measures. But we need to take initiative. We need to be ... 020
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Me after a day of meetings.... 010
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/02/2025and the other by This View of Life's managing editor, Eric Michael Johnson, who also has a PhD in the history of evolutionary thought: www.prosocial.world/posts/the-ne.... @prosocialworld.bsky.socialprosocial.worldThe New Age of Eugenics and Darwin’s Warning Against ItWhen societies embrace eugenic thinking, they betray the moral progress that Darwin believed in. 010
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Happy Darwin Day! Here are two essays written for the occasion. One by me: www.prosocial.world/posts/happy-...prosocial.worldHappy Darwin Day! How Darwinism Can Help Us Flourish in 2025Darwinism, properly understood, is far more relevant to evolving a better world than most people currently realize. 122
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 12/12/2024This Friday's ProSocial World seminar features stories from our ProSocial Action Lab. It will be a great way to learn how we work with groups in real-world settings. @prosocialworld.bsky.social. www.prosocial.world/events/semin...prosocial.worldSeminar: Stories of Change from the ProSocial Action LabFree Seminar and Q&A Session 010
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 09/12/2024I would watch that show—and invite them over! 010
Reposted by @davidsloanwilson.bsky.socialAndrew Klobucar @uglyfeelings.bsky.social · 06/12/2024What does Cultural Evolutionary Psychology bring to the table? In their new article, K. Baraghith & C. Feldbacher-Escamilla argue that it generalizably shows that cognitive products & cog. mechanisms are subject to recursive cultural evolution 👇 link.springer.com/article/10.1... #philsci #evoskylink.springer.comCultural Evolutionary Psychology as Generalization by Recursion - Journal for General Philosophy of ScienceCultural evolutionary psychology (CEP) accounts for the cultural evolution of cognition. It is based on evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory and aims at a synthetic attempt which i... 263
Reposted by @davidsloanwilson.bsky.socialJournal of Cognition @jcgntn.bsky.social · 03/12/2024New special collection on Prediction, Creativity, and Cultural Evolution in Music Cognition. Introductory editorial from Popescu, Schiavio and Haiduk here: doi.org/10.5334/joc....doi.orgEditorial for the special issue on “Prediction, Creativity, and Cultural Evolution in Music Cognition” | Journal of CognitionThe Journal of Cognition, the official journal of the European Society for Cognitive Psychology, publishes reviews, empirical articles (including registered reports), data reports, stimulus developmen... 0119
Reposted by @davidsloanwilson.bsky.socialProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 05/12/2024The Special Feature “Half a Century of Cultural Evolution” explores 50 years of cultural evolution, its challenges, and key impacts, offering insights to shape the field's future. Read the collection: www.pnas.org/topic/565. 0117
davidsloanwilson.bsky.social @davidsloanwilson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Hello! I'm delighted to join Bluesky. I look forward to connecting with those interested in all things evolutionary and especially positive cultural evolutionary change efforts in the real world. Please visit my nonprofit, www.prosocial.world for more.prosocial.worldProSocial World | Consciously evolve a world that works for allWe believe that to catalyze rapid, positive cultural change we need to recognize our interconnectedness and continuously improve the relationships we have with ourselves, each other and the planet. 173