The Great 8 Traits of Heroism
We often talk about how everyday people can be trained to act as heroes, but is there a heroic personality? One of the keystone papers in the field of heroism by Scott Allison and George Goethals [...]
Learning to Become Resilient
Many of us can name someone who is extraordinarily generous, kind-hearted and selfless, even when experiencing hardships of their own. Martin Luther King, Jr. is an excellent example. To emerge [...]
3 Types of Everyday Heroes
We know about why we need heroes, but did you know there are several types of heroes? A paper by Zeno Franco, Kathy Blau and Dr. Phillip Zimbardo illuminates the differences between these types [...]
What is a Heroic Imagination?
The heroic imagination is a concept created by several of our advisers, including Dr. Phillip Zimbardo. But what does it mean to have a heroic imagination, and what is the purpose of imagining [...]
Why the World Needs Heroes
Can thoughts ignite revolutions? That is the question asked by Hero Town’s advisor, Professor Phillip Zimbardo, in his paper titled Why the World Needs Heroes.
Approaches to Heroism in Perth
One of the many exciting aspects of heroism science is its interdisciplinary nature. By incorporating elements from the humanities, psychology and scientific method, heroism research seeks to [...]
The Bystander Effect and Shoplifting
The Hero Training provided by Hero Town Geelong is supported by social psychology research and concepts. One of the concepts that we use is the bystander effect. But what is the bystander effect, [...]
