Public Courses
Applied Behavioral Science- made public, made practical
Designed for advocates, educators, organizers, and all curious changemakers across movements and sectors, our online courses translate the science of human behavior into tools for real-world impact. These accessible sessions offer strategies to disrupt polarization, protect frontline well-being, and support the deep, systemic change our communities need. All on a pay-what-you-can scale- because learning belongs to all of us.
2025 Fall Public Course
The Mindbridge Institute is excited to offer a new public course this fall—an hour-long session designed to build on insights from past offerings and speak directly to the urgent conversations happening in our communities and across the country.
Rooted in Mindbridge’s approach of applying behavioral science to human rights, this course will invite thoughtful reflection and dialogue. It will be open to all on a pay-what-you-can basis. Topic details are coming soon, but we hope you’ll mark your calendar and join us!
2025 Winter Public Course
This November, join Mindbridge Institute’s winter public course, a one-hour pay-what-you-can session. Explore how behavioral science informs today’s pressing human rights conversations, building on past offerings to spark reflection, dialogue, and community connection.
Understanding Populism and Extremism: Psychology Behind Political Shifts
Populist movements and extremist ideologies are reshaping the American political landscape, fueling division, distrust, and radicalization. But what drives these shifts? How do psychological and social factors influence the rise of populism and extremist thought?
Join us for an open-access presentation exploring the psychology behind populist sentiment, radicalization, and ideological extremism in the U.S.
This ongoing series will unpack how fear, identity, and misinformation contribute to political shifts—and what we can do to navigate these challenges with awareness and resilience.