THE HUMAN FLOURISHING LAB

is dedicated to the study and promotion of human flourishing, as well as exploring the connection between human flourishing, civilizational progress, and freedom. We conduct original research, identify and highlight existing knowledge, and provide resources for researchers, the media, and the general public.

3

Latest News

The Untold Story of Digital Flourishing

The Untold Story of Digital Flourishing

This article was originally published in Profectus Magazine. Our public discourse about technology has become overwhelmingly negative and pessimistic. Media narratives and public commentary primarily highlight technology’s potential harms, such as mental health...

read more
How We’re Adapting to Our Digital Lives—and Thriving

How We’re Adapting to Our Digital Lives—and Thriving

This article was originally published in Psychology Today Our digital habits evolve faster than we think—and many are boosting well-being. Key points Humans are rapidly adapting their digital habits in ways that promote mental and social well-being. New research shows...

read more
Amid Division, Let’s Unite Around Human Progress

Amid Division, Let’s Unite Around Human Progress

This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics As Americans, we have accepted division as par for the course. Whether it is President Trump’s 100 days or cultural issues, “division” itself may be the most overused word in America. The...

read more

Latest RESEARCH

The Psychological Building Blocks of Agency

The Psychological Building Blocks of Agency

Executive Summary WHAT IS PERSONAL AGENCY? Personal agency refers to people’s beliefs that they can impact the world around them and pursue their own aspirations. Psychologists have developed several theories of personal agency and dedicated decades of research to...

read more
Digital Flourishing in America

Digital Flourishing in America

Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Executive Summary “Digital flourishing” refers to feeling good about how we interact with others online and the choices we make in our digital lives. This concept is the counterpart to reports of ill effects related to digital...

read more

A project of the Archbridge Institute

The Archbridge Institute is a non-partisan, independent, 501(c)(3) public policy think tank. Our mission is to lift barriers to human flourishing.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Contact

Archbridge Institute
1633 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300,
Washington, DC 20009