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SUMMER 2008


Do we really live in a "post-racial" society? Studies show that our prejudices have deep psychological roots; they may be wired into our brains. But research has also identified strategies for reducing and even overcoming prejudice. This issue of Greater Good explores how we can put this research into practice.

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Are We Born Racist?

Look Twice
Susan T. Fiske has some bad news: Prejudice might be hardwired in our brains. But the good news is that we can learn to override our prejudices and embrace difference.
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Double Blood
Multiracial people have faced their own particular breeds of prejudice and anxiety, reports Rebecca Walker. But new research, and a new generation, offers hope for the future.
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Rubbing Off
Allison Briscoe-Smith explains how kids learn about race—and how their parents can foster tolerance.
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Mix It Up!
Despite some progress, racism is still pervasive in American schools, reports Jennifer Holladay. Here’s what schools can do to promote tolerance and equality.
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Framed!
Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton argues that we must look to our prejudices, not our genes, to explain achievement gaps.
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Rising Together
Jennifer A. Chatman explains how companies can fight prejudice in the workplace.
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NEWS FROM GREATER GOOD


Paul Ekman-Dalai Lama Book Event

On October 22, come hear world-renowned psychologist, and Greater Good editorial board member, Paul Ekman discuss his latest book, an extended conversation between himself and the Dalai Lama. The event, hosted by Greater Good and moderated by executive editor Dacher Keltner, will feature audio and photos from Ekman's discussions with the Dalai Lama. More details are here.


Take Part in a Study on Heroism & Altruism

Led by Dr. Philip Zimbardo, a new study is examining how people view ideas such as altruism, heroism, and other helping behaviors. To participate, visit socialpsychresearch.org or learn more by clicking here.


Grand Theft Childhood?
A Greater Good panel on the surprising truths about violent video games

Watch the video of Greater Good's panel discussion exploring the newest research on video game play, and what this research suggests for parents, teachers, kids, and the people who create the games. The panel helped launch Greater Good's Spring 2008 issue on play.


Another award nomination for Greater Good.

We're thrilled (again) to announce that Greater Good has been nominated for a prestigious Maggie Award as Best Quarterly Magazine of 2007. The Maggies are given out every year by the Western Publications Association to honor the best publications based west of the Mississippi. Winners will be announced in May.


Greater Good nominated for Independent Press Award

We are thrilled to announce that Greater Good has been nominated by the Utne Reader for one of Utne's 2007 Independent Press Awards, in the category of "Best Social/Cultural Coverage." This is Greater Good's second Independent Press Award nomination.


Event on "The 21st Century Family"

Watch the video from Greater Good's October 17th event on "The 21st Century Family," featuring historian Stephanie Coontz, psychologists Philip and Carolyn Cowan, and therapist Joshua Coleman.


Greater Good on KPFA

Greater Good managing editor Jeremy Adam Smith and sociologist Constance Ahrons discuss Greater Good's "21st Century Family" issue on the radio show "Sunday with Peter Laufer."


The Science of a Meaningful Life

Listen to the audio from Greater Good's August 19th event on "The Science of a Meaningful Life."


Read the Greater Good Blog

For regular updates on the science of altruism and compassion, please visit the Greater Good blog.


Greater Good event: "Psychology of the Bystander," with Philip Zimbardo

Watch a panel discussion that discusses articles from the Fall/Winter 2006-07 issue of Greater Good, featuring legendary psychologist Philip Zimbardo (Stanford Prison Experiment) and New Orleans Times-Picayune photographer Ted Jackson.


Greater Good at the Vancouver Dialogues with the Dalai Lama

Greater Good Co-Editor Dacher Keltner spoke on Happiness and Stress as Determinants of Mental Health (morning session) at the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. View the archived multi-media webcast here.


Greater Good event on empathy in America, with Arlie Hochschild

Watch the webcast of this event, which celebrated the Fall/Winter 2005-06 issue of Greater Good. The issue and event focused on why and how we feel empathy, and they both featured noted sociologist Arlie Hochschild.


Greater Good in the San Francisco Chronicle

Greater Good was recently profiled in the San Francisco Chronicle. Read the article here.


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