Metanexus Institute
Higher EducationNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Metanexus Institute is a not-for-profit organization in the higher education sector, pursuing scientifically rigorous and philosophically open-ended examination of foundational questions. Founded in 1997 and based in New York City, the organization facilitates the exchange of ideas via conferences, salons, published works, and digital content. Its online magazine features scholarly contributions that aim to synthesize knowledge in constructive, nuanced ways to broaden understanding and support progress toward a fair, sustainable future. Its mission is to foster worldwide dialogue that uses Big History as a common origin story to explore solutions to major challenges and to discuss fundamental questions. The organization maintains a small staff and operates as a platform for interdisciplinary inquiry.