Heroic Imagination Project

Heroic Imagination Project

HIP empowers ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

20/06/2024

Our Level 2 Winter Cohort was a big hit! We are excited to offer the Level 2 Summer Cohort in a few weeks and are looking for TWO more participants!
This is an intimate course in which you will be able to be heard, connect with others, and get professionalized feedback on your ideas for applying this subject matter in your work, school, and personal lives.
Email [email protected] to register.

20/06/2024

Our Level 2 Winter Cohort was a big hit! We are excited to offer the Level 2 Summer Cohort in a few weeks and are looking for TWO more participants!

This is an intimate course in which you will be able to be heard, connect with others, and get professionalized feedback on your ideas for applying this subject matter in your work, school, and personal lives.

Email [email protected] to register.

Photos from Heroic Imagination Project's post 22/03/2024

About to begin the third annual HIP Summit. After meeting in Salerno and San Francisco, we now find ourselves in Paris.

Thanks to the Eglise de Saint Germain des Prés for hosting us.

The Heroic Imagination Project is proud to work with groups around the world. Maybe yours is next.

09/08/2023

New venue! New speakers! Same old event - our tenth anniversary!

Mean World vs. Kind World 07/07/2023

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-time-cure/202307/mean-world-vs-kind-world

Mean World vs. Kind World Have a negative outlook about the world? A little kindness can lift your mood.

07/05/2023

When you buy a ticket to a Hero Round Table, you let us do cool things like this. We're so thrilled to have helped show these girls the options they have in Niue.

24/04/2023

Throwback to the Hero Round Table Michigan 2022! It feels like just yesterday we gathered together to inspire and learn from each other. We can't wait to see you all again at the next Hero Round Table event! 💪🌟

Ari Kohen: Defining Heroism for the Modern World 31/03/2023

What does it mean to be a hero in todays world? Ari Kohen is a Political Scientist at the University of Nebraska and one of the resident academics on the Heroic Imagination Project's board. In this video, he uses heroism from the ancient world to inform his ideas about modern heroism and moral courage while also giving advice on how to prepare to be a hero.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efSGuOKWjcE&ab_channel=HeroRoundTable

Ari Kohen: Defining Heroism for the Modern World Ari Kohen uses heroism from the ancient world to inform his ideas around modern heroism and moral courage. He gives advice on how to prepare to be a hero.

28/03/2023

Taking heroic action when the time comes can be difficult. There are so many factors at play and the circumstances can quickly become overwhelming. Here is a list of some of the easiest ways to increase your likelihood of taking positive and decisive action when the time comes.

1. Be aware of your surroundings. You need to see the situation to react to it.
2. Use your Heroic Imagination. In your spare time think about how you could help if someone were at risk.
3. Be comfortable standing out from the crowd. Being the first to act means that lots of people might notice you and this can be pretty jarring.
4. Practice doing small pro-social things in your everyday life. Soon it will be a habit!

23/03/2023

🎉🎂🥳 Happy 90th Birthday, Philip Zimbardo! 🥳🎂🎉

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone for a truly remarkable individual who has made a profound impact on the world of psychology. Philip Zimbardo, your groundbreaking research, inspiring teaching, and unwavering dedication to understanding human behavior have touched countless lives and shaped the field as we know it today.

If you are interested in supporting Dr.Zimbardo's work, consider donating to the Heroic Imagination Project through the link below.

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7WBUL4C7UNUGA

22/03/2023

Meet Orosz Györgyi, one of our amazing partners in Hungary. Here she is meeting Dr. Zimbardo at his 90th Birthday Celebration. You can read more about her incredible work through our Newsletter or her website below.

Newsletter: https://heroic-newsletter-16635c.beehiiv.com/

Heroes Square: https://hosoktere.org/

21/03/2023

"The world is moved along not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker" -Helen Keller

14/03/2023

We are having an incredible time with everyone here at the San Francisco HIP Summit. Our board members and training partners from abroad are presenting their projects and hearing about everyone's work is truly humbling and exciting.

Photos from Heroic Imagination Project's post 05/03/2023

We had the amazing opportunity to conduct a training session at the Catholic University of Portugal (Universidade Católica Portuguesa) last week. Our Board President, Matt Langdon, and Board Secretary, Ari Kohen, have established a strong relationship with members of the University's staff, enabling us to provide valuable training to participants. Our mission is to empower individuals to engage in heroic behavior in their daily lives, and partnerships like this are crucial in helping us achieve that goal.

If you would like to support our work and help us continue providing valuable training, please consider making a donation via the link below. Thank you for your support!

Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7WBUL4C7UNUGA

01/03/2023
Photos from Heroic Imagination Project's post 27/02/2023

We're thrilled to announce that 2023 has been an amazing year so far for the Heroic Imagination Project! We've had the privilege of delivering training across four continents with the help of some truly wonderful people. Stay tuned for several posts this week, where we'll share more about each event and the amazing groups that invited us to speak.

If you'd like to support our work, you can donate using the link below. And don't miss the chance to meet Dr. Philip Zimbardo at his birthday celebration this March! Find the Eventbrite link below to reserve your spot

Paypal Donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7WBUL4C7UNUGA

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

24/02/2023

Our Board President Matt Langdon had the privilege of spending a day talking at Koç Üniversitesi, speaking to students, faculty, NGOs, and corporations about everyday heroism and how it can transform Türkiye.

If you would like to meet Matt and other members of the HIP board plus one of the most famous living psychologists of our time, consider coming to Philip Zimbardo's 90th Birthday Celebration this March 13th.

You can also support our work by donating to the Heroic Imagination Project through the below Paypal link.

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

Paypal donation: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7WBUL4C7UNUGA

22/02/2023

Less than a month until Zimstravaganza kicks off! Come celebrate one of our time's most famous living psychologists this March 13th at the Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection. All proceeds will go to the Heroic Imagination Project non-profit and help us to train more heroes around the world. Tickets can be found through the Eventbrite link below

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

17/02/2023

We're happy to report another successful training session delivered! Matt Langdon and Ari Kohen worked with a group at the Catholic University of Porto this week, talking about barriers to action, how to overcome them, and the role of heroism in the modern age. HIP has a standing partnership with “Look Around” in Porto, allowing us to keep coming back to make more new heroes.

If you want to support this kind of work, consider coming to our fundraiser and Birthday Celebration this March 13th at Hotel Adagio, Autograph Collection or, if you can't make it, you can still donate to the Heroic Imagination Project through the event link. Just click on the "Get Tickets" button and scroll down to "Donation to HIP"

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

14/02/2023

Get ready to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Phil Zimbardo on his 90th birthday! As the founder of the Heroic Imagination Project and a trailblazer in social psychology, Dr. Zimbardo has touched the lives of people all over the world. And now, you have the chance to meet him in person and mingle with some of the biggest names in the heroism field. Join us on March 13th at the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco for an unforgettable celebration. RSVP now at the link below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

12/02/2023

Celebrate the life and legacy of one of psychology's greatest minds, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, at his 90th Birthday Dinner! Join us as we toast to his achievements, hear inspiring stories, and connect with the man behind the founding of HIP. Tickets are available now so don't miss this opportunity to meet Dr. Zimbardo and make memories that will last a lifetime. Get your tickets today via Eventbrite!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

10/02/2023

Zimstravaganza is sneaking up! Only about a month to go and the first 2 full tables for Dr. Zimbardo's Birthday Dinner have already been sold. Book yours now through Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

Photos from Heroic Imagination Project's post 27/01/2023

We had an incredible time at our HIP Summit in Salerno Italy last year. You can see board members Ari Kohen, and Thomas Sartor working with other HIPsters from around the world. The HIP Summits are all about everyone in our community coming together to brainstorm problems and pool knowledge. When we all help each other problem solving becomes a breeze.

You can buy tickets to our next HIP event, in San Francisco this March, through the link below.

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-summit-san-francisco-tickets-490246128367

25/01/2023

Phil Zimbardo is turning 90! Join us at the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco this March as we celebrate his 9th decade and reflect on a life well lived. Seats can be purchased through Eventbrite with all proceeds going to the Heroic Imagination Project. You will be able to share a table with Phil and hang out with one of our time's most famous living psychologists. You can check out tickets through this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

24/01/2023

As part of our upcoming series of events in San Francisco this March, we will be hosting a HIP Summit on the 16th. HIPsters from around the world are encouraged to come and present their work while building community with each other. If you have worked with us in the past and would like to contribute, or just want to attend, book a ticket through the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-summit-san-francisco-tickets-490246128367

23/01/2023

We're excited to launch our incredible 2-day series of events celebrating the life and work of world-renowned psychologist, Dr. Philip Zimbardo, as we celebrate his 90th birthday! On Day 1, we will be hosting a fundraiser dinner, with all proceeds going to the Heroic Imagination Project non-profit. Day 2 will be our first HIP Summit of the year.

Get your tickets for the events through the Eventbrite links below.

Phils 90th Birthday Dinner: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philip-zimbardos-90th-birthday-dinner-tickets-490168094967

HIP Summit San Francisco 2023: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hip-summit-san-francisco-tickets-490246128367

Heroic Imagination Project 16/01/2023

The Heroic Imagination Project has an amazing week of events coming up in San Francisco in March. We’re throwing a big party for Phil Zimbardo’s 90th birthday and we’re hosting a HIP Summit for our international partners. You should come!

Info and tickets here:

Heroic Imagination Project We TrainEveryday Heroes. March Events March 13 - 17 Hotel Adagio & Marines’ Memorial TheaterSan Francisco, CA Phil Zimbardo’s 90th Birthday (13th)Join us in celebrating the 90th birthday of our founder. The evening will be a sit-down dinner at Hotel Adagio. Buy a Seat The Hero Round Table (14th ...

13/01/2023

By popular demand, we are re-opening our Shop on . Join the project by spreading the message through fun 😄and cool 😎attire.

Check out our shop here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HIPnonprofit/shop?asc=u

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