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If half of your personality comes from genes... where does the other half come from? 🤔 Author Olga Khazan explains in our latest episode of the Templeton Ideas podcast. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4lLzEjn

Would you recognize a rock as a tool? Chip Colwell describes the moment our ancient ancestor first shaped stone into a blade — sparking a legacy of memory, reasoning, and creativity.

One of these things is not like the others... but is that necessarily a bad thing? On today's NEW episode of the Templeton Ideas podcast, author Olga Khazan discusses the power of being an outsider in an insider world. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4lLzEjn

An immigrant and a natural introvert, author Olga Khazan set out on a year-long experiment to reshape her personality. But can you really change who you are? Find out on our new episode of the Templeton Ideas podcast, dropping tomorrow!

Would you accept a love letter written by ChatGPT? Dr. Emily Weinstein retells a story about a wife moved to tears by an anniversary card written by AI.

Register now for the Global Flourishing Study launch at Gallup. The event will take place on April 30, 2025 at Gallup Headquarters in Washington, DC, bringing together leaders in science, policy, and culture to explore the first wave of data and uncover new insights into what it means for humans to flourish. A four-year culmination of work by over 40 experts in collaboration with Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program, the Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion, the Center for Open Science, and Gallup, the worldwide authority in public polling. A wealth of discovery is waiting: https://bit.ly/4lEW6dR

As a tree requires a strong root system to grow tall, or a skyscraper must have a deep foundation to hold against stress, we need the strength of humility to reach our greatest heights.

We're inspired by 2021 Templeton Prize laureate Dr. Jane Goodall. This #EarthDay, let's celebrate our interconnectedness and work to ensure a flourishing future for all. The Jane Goodall Institute Anna Rathmann

About 1 in 5 Americans identify as spiritual but not religious. What does this mean for their life satisfaction and emotional stability? Find out here: