The new philosophy agenda has four sections. Section 1 covers ethical questions relating to the long-term future. Section 2 discusses issues in the philosophy of mind and wellbeing, with a special focus on nonhuman candidates for moral status (like non-human animals and digital minds). Section 3 discusses work exploring the risks and opportunities posed by advanced artificial intelligence. And Section 4 discusses broad questions about ethical prioritisation, engaging with issues that cut across the first three sections.
The new economics agenda has two main components. Section 1 centres on general or methodological issues in global prioritisation. This includes empirical and theoretical questions about e.g. cost-effectiveness, forecasting, and optimal philanthropy, as well as related normative questions related to welfare criteria and decision procedures. Section 2 centres on applied issues where further research in economics may be particularly impactful such as the economics of growth, population, inequality, governance and policy, catastrophic risks, and artificial intelligence.
The new research agenda for psychology and behavioral science outlines key priorities for GPI’s psychology team and the broader field. It emphasizes the role of beliefs, judgments, and decisions in addressing global challenges. Critical decisions about advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, pandemic preparedness, or nuclear conflict, as well as policies shaping safety, leadership, and long-term wellbeing, depend on human psychology.
The agendas reflect a diverse range of topics, and we hope that they prompt further work in these areas. Interested researchers are invited to get in touch for potential collaboration.
New Global Priorities Institute research agendas
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We are excited to release the Global Priorities Institute’s new research agendas.
GPI’s previous agenda integrated discussion of research priorities in both economics and philosophy. In contrast, we now have distinct agendas for each of our three core research areas: philosophy, economics, and psychology.
The new philosophy agenda has four sections. Section 1 covers ethical questions relating to the long-term future. Section 2 discusses issues in the philosophy of mind and wellbeing, with a special focus on nonhuman candidates for moral status (like non-human animals and digital minds). Section 3 discusses work exploring the risks and opportunities posed by advanced artificial intelligence. And Section 4 discusses broad questions about ethical prioritisation, engaging with issues that cut across the first three sections.
The new economics agenda has two main components. Section 1 centres on general or methodological issues in global prioritisation. This includes empirical and theoretical questions about e.g. cost-effectiveness, forecasting, and optimal philanthropy, as well as related normative questions related to welfare criteria and decision procedures. Section 2 centres on applied issues where further research in economics may be particularly impactful such as the economics of growth, population, inequality, governance and policy, catastrophic risks, and artificial intelligence.
The new research agenda for psychology and behavioral science outlines key priorities for GPI’s psychology team and the broader field. It emphasizes the role of beliefs, judgments, and decisions in addressing global challenges. Critical decisions about advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, pandemic preparedness, or nuclear conflict, as well as policies shaping safety, leadership, and long-term wellbeing, depend on human psychology.
The agendas reflect a diverse range of topics, and we hope that they prompt further work in these areas. Interested researchers are invited to get in touch for potential collaboration.