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We support interdisciplinary research and catalyze conversations that enable people to pursue lives of meaning and purpose.

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Do we inhabit a multiverse? Do we have free will? Was the universe created? What is love? We believe in the power of the sciences and other discovery-oriented disciplines to advance our understanding of the deepest and most perplexing questions facing humankind.

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Templeton Ideas

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Perspectives from grantees, journalists, and staff contributors on topics that inspire awe and wonder. Templeton Ideas is editorially separate from the grantmaking functions of the Foundation.

Why We Wonder

with Philosopher Helen De Cruz

Interview conducted by Thomas Burnett

Templeton Ideas Wins Gold Davey Award

By Samantha Cocove

The Tales Minerals Tell: Robert Hazen

By Thomas Burnett

To Cultivate Humility, Lend an Ear

By Rebecca Randall

A Meaningful Life in the Age of AI

By Richard Lopez
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Templeton Ideas Wins Gold Davey Award

By Samantha Cocove

The Tales Minerals Tell: Robert Hazen

By Thomas Burnett

To Cultivate Humility, Lend an Ear

By Rebecca Randall

A Meaningful Life in the Age of AI

By Richard Lopez

Our Funding Areas

We fund work on subjects ranging from black holes and evolution to creativity, forgiveness, and free will. We also encourage civil, informed dialogue among scientists, philosophers, theologians, and the public at large.

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The Foundation offers grants in support of research and public engagement in our major Funding Areas. We invest in bold ideas from contrarian thinkers.

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