Human-centered solutions for our shared future

Just Horizons Alliance is a nonprofit research and innovation platform that equips people and institutions to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion in moving humanity towards a more just and hopeful future.

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In a world moving faster than our ability to make sense of it, we need places where ethics, wisdom, and deep human insight are not just preserved, but made actionable." — Wesley J. Wildman, Founder

Facing Global Challenges with Courage and Creativity

At a time when accelerating change is outpacing the values and systems meant to guide it, we work at the intersection of ethics, technology, and human development to support those building a more just and hopeful future. Our work supports systemic impact through interdisciplinary research, complexity modeling, applied ethical tools, values-driven publishing, and community-based programs that bridge compassionate wisdom with ethical foresight.

Case Studies

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Understanding Extremism: Modeling the Roots of Radicalization

We used simulations to explore how religious beliefs and social conditions fuel extremist violence. By mapping pathways to radicalization, the project offered policymakers and educators practical tools to prevent violence and strengthen community resilience.

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Modeling Health Equity: Reducing Black Maternal Mortality

To address racial disparities in maternal health, we created simulation models that reveal how institutional failures and social determinants combine to put Black mothers at risk. Partnering with public health leaders, the project helped policy professionals test interventions and design strategies that save lives and advance equity.

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Digital Ethics in Practice: Tools for Responsible Builders

Our Digital Ethics Curriculum helps industry professionals and researchers make responsible choices in data analytics, modeling, and algorithmic decision-making. Using real-world scenarios, the program guides teams to recognize when ethical concerns arise, evaluate options thoughtfully, and build with integrity, compassion, and strategic foresight.

Featured Programs

The Center for Mind and Culture (CMAC) combines behavioral science, simulation modeling, and systems thinking to help leaders see how complex challenges unfold—and design responses that align with human values. From health equity to conflict prevention, our research turns insight into impact.

DigEthix empowers technologists and decision-makers with tools, training, and real-time guidance to build AI and digital systems responsibly. We bring ethical foresight into the design process, ensuring that the tools and frameworks that shape our future are grounded in care, integrity, and equity.

Testimonials

"We sit at the intersection of the cloud, the crowd, and AI to drive innovation. The complexity of systems explodes with the inclusion of human factors. [The Just Horizons team is] amongst the best in the world at modeling human factors and the resulting impact."
G. Edward Powell, PhD
TensorX
"I have had the pleasure of collaborating [with Just Horizons Alliance] for two years now on my NIH-funded projects. I am continually impressed with the professionalism and quality work that I am met with. I consider them excellent scientific partners."
Brenda Heaton, PhD, MPH
Boston University, School of Public Health
"Just Horizons is doing what few others dare to attempt: turning AI ethics into something measurable, usable, and actionable. The AI ethics Index they're building has the potential to become the gold standard for responsible AI development across the field. My team is eager to get our hands on it."
Nils Beers
CEO, Kickstart AI

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