Awe Exchange
The Awe Effect
On shared humanity with Agustín Fuentes
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On shared humanity with Agustín Fuentes

How might awe and hope foster teach us about our shared humanity?And what do monkeys have to do with it?

Agustín Fuentes is an accomplished anthropology professor at Princeton University who authored the acclaimed book "Why We Believe" exploring how evolution shaped human beliefs and behavior. Agustín shares his insights on awe, the biocultural reality of humans, the role of hope and belief in human flourishing, and how these elements can build interconnected communities.

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Awe Exchange
The Awe Effect
Moments of awe have the power to profoundly shift our perspective and connect us to each other and the world in transformative ways. But can awe move beyond an individual experience to drive collective action?
The Awe Effect explores how to harness the power of awe to affect positive change. Join host Laura François and Tasmin Vosloo on a journey to understand awe as a catalyst. Through interviews with scientists, philosophers, artists, activists and more, gain wisdom about how experiences of awe can trigger self-reflection, empathy, and new possibilities.