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Jay Van Bavel
Improve team cooperation and promote social harmony with Jay Van Bavel, speaker and Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at New York University.
Jay Van Bavel is a Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at New York University, an affiliate at the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations, and Director of the Social Identity & Morality Lab. From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research examines how collective concerns—group identities, moral values, and political beliefs—shape the mind, brain, and behavior. His work addresses issues of group identity, social motivation, cooperation, implicit bias, moral judgment, decision-making, and social media. Jay has published over 100 academic publications and co-authors a mentoring column, called Letters to Young Scientists, for Science Magazine. He has given talks at dozens of the Psychology Departments and Business Schools, as well as academic conferences, professional events, and non-academic organizations (including the World Science Festival). His research has received several awards, including the Young Investigator Award for distinguished contributions in social neuroscience from the Society for Social Neuroscience.
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In this session, Jay Van Bavel debunks the myths that have arisen not only around social identity research but also around social psychology as a whole. Of these, the most enduring are those that paint groups as inevitable sites for corruption of self and loss of reason. Becuase, as Jay knows, if we are to have functional and resilient organizations, institutions, and societies, we must understand and draw from the power of collective mind.
Book Jay Van Bavel to gain insights into how group identities and moral values shape team dynamics and performance. Jay's extensive research and practical experience will help your team enhance cooperation and navigate complex social challenges. Equip your business with cutting-edge strategies from a leading expert in social psychology and neuroscience.
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Jay Van Bavel draws on peer-reviewed research spanning neuroscience and social psychology to debunk persistent myths about group behaviour, using evidence from over 100 academic publications to reframe collective identity as a functional asset rather than a liability.
Jay Van Bavel speaks on group identity and collective behaviour, social psychology and its myths, and moral judgment and decision-making. He is a Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University and Director of the Social Identity and Morality Lab, with over 100 academic publications and advisory work for the White House, United Nations, European Union, and World Health Organization.
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