About

Welcome to The PACS Institute, a Stockholm-based think tank advancing interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding peace.

We are a Think. Tank.

At the heart of our organization is the Swedish word for think tank, "tänkessmedja," a word that translates to "thought forge." Drawing inspiration from this, we view our work in much the same way a blacksmith might view theirs - transforming raw materials into resilient, purposeful creations. But instead of ore, our raw material is information and our creations are innovative ideas that fuel social progress.

Just as a blacksmith sources raw materials from the natural world, we draw from an expansive array of disciplines, focusing particularly on the nexus between the study of sentience and peace. Our diverse team of researchers, innovators, and creatives hail from fields as varied as jurisprudence, biology, philosophy, and technology. Together, we seek to meld these different perspectives, building fresh insights and leveraging that innovation to generate new perspectives on peace.

Our approach is thorough and exacting. All our research is subjected to a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring that our findings are not only innovative but also grounded in empirical evidence. Our dedication to rigorous, evidence-based exploration is what sets us apart, forging ideas of peace that are as robust as they are transformative.

However, our efforts go beyond merely analyzing what peace is. We also imagine what could be, crafting hypothetical scenarios that push the boundaries of possibility. By exploring these 'what-ifs', we not only seek to understand the world better, but to actively shape its future. This is the crux of our work: not merely developing ideas for the sake of ideas, but shaping these concepts into tools for change.

Join Us

As a peace-focused think tank, we blend knowledge, creativity, and imagination to build a resilient, harmonious world. We invite you to join our quest for peace. Explore our research, engage in discussions, and collaborate on our projects. Together, we can advance peace and contribute to a brighter future.