Social Polarization
From ordinary disagreement toward stronger group identity, emotional hostility, lower trust, and less willingness to compromise.
Kaav
Reasoned Thinking. Dialogue.
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Kaav (/kɒːv/) is a research and social initiative focused on practicing reasoned thinking when facing complex political and social questions.
Now at Kaav
Ways to take part right now.
Join a reading group, follow the research we are pursuing, or bring your skills to an open position.
Kaavestans
Reading and discussion groups open for registration.
Research
Questions we are investigating, with reports as the work progresses.
Open positions
Roles where your time and skills can help Kaav grow.
The Challenges
Questions that shape public life.
Echo Chamber
When people mostly encounter views similar to their own, causing those beliefs to be repeated, reinforced, and less open to challenge.
Cancel Culture
Accountability or overreaction? Cancel Culture sits at the crossroads of justice, judgment, and public pressure.
The Philosophy
Rationality
Thinking and acting based on evidence, logic, and reason, rather than emotional reactions and biases.
What We Do
Rationality and Dialogue
Research
Examining social and political issues to clarify their different dimensions, rather than imposing a final answer.
More →“Konj.Kaav” Events
Presenting research findings in a warm, safe, and respectful environment for dialogue, socialization, and exchanging viewpoints.
More →Community Building
Creating groups for reading, discussion, learning, and cultural activities to better understand the world and practice constructive dialogue.
More →Kaav is an organization of the people, among the people, and for the people—a space to practice listening, thinking, and talking.
Contact
Questions worth investigating start here.
For research, programs, and collaborations, reach out to Kaav.