Researching the mind cultures data science religion social systems ideology human behavior technology equity philosophy anthropology cognitive psychology public health can unlock creative solutions to complex problems. CMAC is a non-profit organization in Boston, Massachusetts dedicated to non-partisan research. Our network of expert researchers tackles complex…
Designing cutting-edge technology to understand human cognition We’ve all experienced it. A terrifying monster is chasing you. You try to run but your legs won’t work. It’s as if you’re trudging through a thick swamp. You can’t escape. Fear and…
In addition to conducting research, we need to communicate it. Project-specific communication, in the form of blog posts, newsletters, and social media can advance understanding, inform future donors, and enact change. By sharing CMAC’s research methods, project goals, and specific…
Book Review Spirit Tech: The Brave New World of Consciousness Hacking and Enlightenment Engineering by Kate J. Stockly and Wesley Wildman, is an exploration of the various rising industries that focus on the spiritual growth of individuals. The book covers…
Your support of CMAC enables us to continue this critical work. Together we can explore the intersection of mind and culture, synthesize existing research to build a more reliable framework for future ideas, and create new databases and models to…
In April 2011, the first issue of Religion, Brain & Behavior was published by Taylor & Francis, adorned then as today with William Blake’s “Web of Religion”. The journal provides “a vehicle for the advancement of current biological approaches to understanding religion…
Our three summer researchers are hard at work on various projects. Learn more about the research they’re working on, the impacts it could have, and what our researchers like to do outside of CMAC! Kate Stockly is a PhD student…
Have you ever been aware of or influenced by a presence or power, whether you called it God or not, that is different from your everyday self? The Alister Hardy Question Religious and spiritual experiences (RSEs) are common aspects of…
We have recently welcomed Julia Dunlavey to the CMAC family as a member of the administrative team. Julia is our new Administration & Communications Coordinator. Research Manager John Balch sat down with her for a Q&A. JOHN: So tell us…
This is the first article in our new series exploring and explaining the concepts that underlie our research. Many of our projects integrate highly involved, deeply technical theories and methods, which can be hard to understand without proper training. These…