John Templeton Foundation

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Timothy Dalrymple as our new president and CEO, effective July 31, 2025. 🧵

"The more we know, the more we know we do not know. This is what gives life spice." — Sir John Templeton

Dr. Talithia Williams reflects on gratitude, purpose, and why believing in others — and yourself — is a radical daily practice.

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Are we discovering meaning in nature — or projecting it? Philosopher Stephen Law explores why some see divinity in sunsets and starry skies, while others see only light and dust. Read more in this guest essay: bit.ly/4kwLufy

Devotion can give life meaning — without falling into fanaticism. The key is courage. Learn more in this guest essay by Paul Katsafanas: bit.ly/4m8oXqx

Is ChatGPT a threat or an asset to learning? According to OpenAI, the majority of ChatGPT users are students, says Dr. Emily Weinstein.

Looking for a good read this summer? Staff member @tomfiatlux shares three novels that both entertained him and prompted deep reflection. See his recommendations here: templeton.org/news/templeton…

Thanks to a $260K @templeton_fdn grant, three Seaver College professors are launching a campus-wide initiative to explore the theology of business—from student programs to faculty seminars and a national fellowship!📚

Fascinating article connecting humility and listening. Can listening create “a sacred space” between individuals? A question that resonates with my @X_Training_UoB, funded by @templeton_fdn, where I use shared spiritual practices to explore listening. templeton.org/news/to-cultiv…

What if your brain isn't just electric — but luminous? New research explores whether neurons use their own faint glow to send signals. Read more in this guest essay by Bethany Brookshire: bit.ly/44jkbQZ

The true freedom we seek is not so much the freedom to do as the freedom to become all that we can be. 💫

What does it mean to live creatively — and remember the stories history forgot? In Part 3 of our summer reading series, staff member Daley Bullock recommends two powerful books: one that inspires fearless creativity, and one that reimagines the silenced lives of women in the…

Enrico Fermi Fellowships by @templeton_fdn and CSTQ to address theoretical to experimental training, particularly in physics, making it rare to find scientists with a deep understanding of both areas. Details at cstq.org/eff/ Apply by 19th October 2025

Can you upload your mind to a computer? Philosopher David Bentley Hart argues that the idea of transferring consciousness to a machine is based on a hidden belief — that the mind is something separate from the body.

Anyone can experience awe — and you can intentionally cultivate awe wherever your travels take you. Discover how here: templeton.org/news/the-awe-s…

Can a novel redefine your understanding of faith and self? "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin stunned one reader into wonder. Start your summer reading with this compelling book: bit.ly/4nC76tz

The idea that humans are inherently disruptive to ecosystems misses a more complex — and hopeful — reality. Find out why in this new essay: templeton.org/news/humanity-…

Can cells grow younger by changing how they live? Anthrobots — tiny living structures made from human cells — don't just move and heal. They can roll back time at the genetic level. Learn more in this guest essay by Nate Barksdale: bit.ly/46ciar4

Do we need to have some sort of belief in a god to adopt a mind-based view of reality? Find out from philosopher David Bentley Hart on our new episode of the Templeton Ideas podcast. Listen here: bit.ly/44MlW9H

A recent study shows that the association between listening and humility underscores just how powerful humility is in relationships. See why here: templeton.org/news/to-cultiv…