At SoDy we listen to the lessons that history can teach us and explore the dynamics of the past to better understand the global challenges of today and tomorrow.

But our future is not set in stone…

As a policy lab, SoDy works with a diverse group of scholars, policy-makers, advocates, and activists, harnessing our intricate knowledge of the complex dynamics of past societies to help us navigate our modern polycrisis.

We explore interventions to counter our current world issues - and those that are starting to threaten us - laying bare the different paths and possibilities available for us to champion a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous future for everyone.