One Point Six is the research division of The M Institute. It develops original research, practical inquiry tools, and applied analysis exploring how information shapes perception, judgment, and decision-making. As the program grows, it will publish research briefs, white papers, interactive tools, and collaborative projects that strengthen human discernment.

Research in Development

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Current Research Areas

Research is organized around questions rather than conclusions. Current areas of inquiry examine the systems and conditions that shape perception, interpretation, decision-making, and human judgment in an increasingly complex information environment.

  • Information Environments

  • Media Systems

  • Narrative & Framing

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Institutional Trust

  • Memory & Identity

  • Decision-Making

  • Human Judgement