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Gregg Sparkman
Gregg Sparkman graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Anthropology and Psychology with honors. Mentored by Dacher Keltner as an undergraduate, he completed an honors thesis on the relationship between the vagus nerve, altruism, and positive emotions. His research interests include emotions, morality, physiology, political psychology, positive psychology and pro-social behavior. Gregg makes contributions to Greater Good magazine, helps develop the Greater Good website, and volunteers at Greater Good events.
Stories by Gregg Sparkman
How Altruistic is the Greater Good Community?
April 27, 2012The results are in from the Greater Good altruism quiz—and it turns out that gender, age, and income have significant connections to generosity.
Here’s How Grateful You Are
February 29, 2012The results are in from the Greater Good gratitude quiz. Seems like you've been keeping a gratitude journal, haven't you?
The Good, the Bad, and the Brain
August 3, 2011A review of Braintrust: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Morality.
How to Motivate Global Concern about Global Warming
December 15, 2009Most...
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
Three Ways to Find Happiness on Facebook
May 21, 2012How to keep your child safe (and happy) online, Part 2
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The Palace of Fine Arts, San FranciscoJune 23rd 2012, 10am-5pm
Network for Grateful Living presents a summit geared at awakening the practice of gratefulness and grateful living in all of us.
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