The Hero Network is a group of researchers who are interested in the psychology of heroes and heroism. The group includes members at all stages of their academic and non-academic careers, including undergraduates, postdocs, academic faculty, and people not working in academic settings.
At present, The Hero Network has a targeted focus on the role of prominent figures that display heroic characteristics, rally others around a vision, and mobilize social group behavior around the world. 
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