Pathways to Gratefulness
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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Upcoming Events
The Greater Good Science Center is dedicated to building connections with the community beyond UC Berkeley. By sponsoring public lectures and participating in public symposia we encourage dialogue about the importance of promoting positive emotions and relationships in classrooms, in families, and in our communities at large.
June 23rd 2012, 10am-5pm
The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures and Interventions
Telluride, COJuly 19-22, 2012
During this three-day conference, distinguished neuroscientists, Tibetan buddhists, and Native American scholars meet to examine and discuss the nature of compassion.
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Announcements
The Results of Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
May 17, 2012From a pool of 60 videos produced by more than 100 UC Berkeley students, our judges have selected the winners of our first-ever happiness video competition. They're sure to make you happy.
Apply for a GGSC Fellowship!
March 1, 2012Awards support graduate and undergraduate research at UC Berkeley on compassion, altruism, empathy, and more.
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In the News
Find links to articles and webcasts where the Greater Good Science Center, Greater Good magazine, or GGSC staff and faculty are featured.
Greed Prevents Good
The New York Times | March 16, 2012In this New York Times Room for Debate opinion piece, the GGSC's Dacher Keltner explains how money makes people act unethically.
Our Potential for Good
Psychotherapy Networker | November 18, 2011An interview with the GGSC's Dacher Keltner about the evolution of altruism.
Christine Carter on the Today Show
The Today Show | September 19, 2011The GGSC's parenting expert discusses how to help kids cope with stress and foster happiness.
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Event Calendar
Greater Good events put ideas into action. Check out our events calendar to see what we have coming up.
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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.
Is Happiness Selfish?
May 24, 2012Will focusing on other people's happiness ultimately make us happier than if we focus on our own needs?
Greater Good Live
When is Stress Good for You?
Combining wit with deep knowledge, Robert Sapolsky explains the optimal amount of stress.
WatchThe Greater Good Guide to Mindfulness
This invaluable resource, a special benefit for GGSC members, offers insight into what mindfulness is, why it’s important, and how to teach it.
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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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