Research

One human experience.
Many ways of asking.

Seven connected areas, with room for each to develop independently. Explore the documented foundation, current scope and next questions behind each program.

Published foundation

Published scholarship, with article types, contributions and original sources.

Active conceptual development

Current theoretical and manuscript work, developed through critical inquiry and scholarly dialogue.

Prospective investigation

Research questions and possible methods proposed for future investigation.

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Active conceptual development

Mind, Cognition & Human Experience

How does the mind construct experience?

Mental modeling, perception, consciousness, emotion, predictive processing and human behavior.

Develop explicit definitions, compare neighboring accounts of cognition and identify bounded questions that could eventually be investigated empirically.

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Prospective investigation

Artificial Intelligence & Human–AI Interaction

How do intelligent systems shape human agency?

Human-centered AI, affective computing, responsible AI and the psychological implications of emerging technologies.

Examine how explanations, adaptive behavior and perceived social presence influence understanding, trust, agency and the interpretation of AI outputs.

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Published foundation · Prospective inquiry

Mental Health & Human Well-Being

What makes a connected, meaningful life possible?

Loneliness, boredom, depression, emotional experience, social connection and preventive approaches.

Develop research questions about loneliness, boredom, emotional experience, social connection and prevention, with clear distinctions between everyday experience and clinical assessment.

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Published foundation · Prospective inquiry

Aging & Longevity

What supports dignity and autonomy across later life?

Cognitive aging, independent living, caregiving, accessibility and quality of life.

Explore how cognitive aging, caregiving, home environments and technology affect autonomy, privacy, social connection and quality of life.

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Prospective investigation

Veterans & Human Resilience

What supports resilience and belonging?

Social isolation, reintegration, psychological well-being, aging veterans and human-centered research.

Develop appropriate questions with veterans and relevant community partners about reintegration, isolation, aging, participation and psychological well-being.

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Published foundation · Prospective inquiry

Design, Human Factors & Emerging Technologies

How do environments and technologies shape participation?

Inclusive design, environmental experience, accessibility, digital health and immersive technologies.

Investigate how physical and digital environments shape comprehension, comfort, access and participation, including questions raised by emerging and immersive technologies.

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Active conceptual development

Philosophy, Humanities & Human Meaning

How do we interpret the human condition?

Phenomenology, identity, subjective experience, meaning and the human condition.

Clarify relationships among first-person descriptions, conceptual arguments and empirical accounts, while examining rival interpretations and cultural assumptions.

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A distinct flagship, a wider initiative.

Human in the Realm of Mind connects several areas through a developing account of interpretation and lived experience. Alongside this flagship, each research area develops its own questions, methods and scholarly connections.

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A shared pursuit

Better questions.
More humane futures.

We welcome thoughtful dialogue across disciplines, institutions and communities.

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