Bridging divides at the intersection of psychology and politics. (And contemplative Christianity.)
I'm Alex Evans and I run Larger Us, which works at the places where our states of mind and the state of the world meet by using psychological research to explore ways of bridging political divides and bringing people together.
I'm the author of "The Myth Gap: What Happens When Evidence and Arguments Aren't Enough?" (Penguin, 2017), a book about the power of deep stories to unlock transformational change.
I'm a Professor in Practice at Newcastle University's School of Arts and Cultures and a Senior Fellow at New York University's Center on International Cooperation. I've previously worked as a Campaign Director at Avaaz, on climate in the UN Secretary-General's office, and as Special Adviser to two UK Cabinet Ministers.
I'm most interested in how religions can rise to an apocalyptic moment - meant in the literal sense of a revelation or unveiling - through restoration of our relationships with ourselves, each other, creation, and God.
I’m currently applying to become an ordained priest in the Church of England, and would situate myself in the contemplative wing of Christianity.
