Founder of Affective Socialization Theory (AST)
I'm Austin Tamargo, creator of Affective Socialization Theory (AST)—a mathematical framework that bridges neuroscience, psychology, and sociology to understand how environments shape minds.
What is Affective Socialization Theory?
AST shows how our social environments physically wire our brains, shaping our moods, behaviors, and personalities through recursive feedback loops. Intelligence emerges from social recursion under specific affective conditions—safety (Green Zone), clear rules, cooperation, and low volatility.
Latest Update
📄 New paper: AGI AST Connection: A Position Paper (February 2026) – exploring how AST can guide the development of aligned artificial general intelligence.