Our Potential for Good
From Psychotherapy Networker | November 2011An interview with the GGSC's Dacher Keltner about the evolution of altruism.
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Greed Prevents Good
From 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.
Past Stories
Christine Carter on the Today Show
From The Today Show | September 19 2011The GGSC's parenting expert discusses how to help kids cope with stress and foster happiness.
Raising Happiness: Author Christine Carter Explains Why Kids NEED Happy Parents
From Modern Mom | August 10, 2011Christine Carter talks about why parents need to be happy for their kids.
Nightline on the Power of Touch
From ABC News | June 9, 2011What Dacher Keltner's research reveals about the NBA finals.
Dallas’s Secret Weapon: High Fives
From The Wall Street Journal | June 9, 2011Read what Dacher Keltner's research on touch tells us about the NBA finals, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Nice Guys Finish First
From The New York Times | May 16, 2011Dacher Keltner featured in a David Brooks column on altruism.
Christine Carter on the Daily Show
From The Daily Show | April 26, 2011Dr. Carter discusses "tiger moms" with The Daily Show's Olivia Munn.
Should Lottery Winners Share with Colleagues?
From CNN.com | April 1, 2011Jason Marsh explains the benefits of generosity, altruism, and sharing with others.
Building Compassion & Reducing Stress
From Alice, 97.3 FM | March 21, 2011In this radio interview, Dacher Keltner discusses the keys to emotional well-being.
Survival of the Kindest
From Tapestry, on CBC Radio | January 30, 2011The CBC radio show Tapestry interviews Dacher Keltner about his book Born to Be Good and his studies of positive emotions.
Christine Carter on “Tiger Mother” Amy Chua
From CBS Sunday Morning | January 23, 2011Dr. Carter weighs in on Chua's controversial parenting memoir on CBS Sunday Morning.
Teaching Children Empathy
From The Charlotte Observer | January 16, 2011Christine Carter discusses how to teach empathy, gratitude, and emotional literacy in children.
Are we born racist? The talk you must have with your children
From ParentMap Magazine | January 02, 2011Greater Good's Jason Marsh discusses the science of racism and GG's book, Are We Born Racist?
Class & Emotion
From KQED Radio | Dec 30, 2010Dacher Keltner discusses his research suggesting the poor have more empathy than the rich.
It’s a Good Time to Feel Better
From The Seattle Times | November 24, 2010This Seattle Times story highlights the GGSC's Christine Carter
Genetically Wired for Gratitude?
From NBC Nightly News | November 25, 2010This NBC Nightly News Thanksgiving day story on the science of happiness and gratitude features the GGSC's Dacher Keltner and Christine Carter.
Home Heads for Foreclosure After Broken Promise
From ABC 7 | November 3, 2010Christine Carter is featured in this news story about the emotional effects of foreclosures and the economy on both parents and their children.
The Key to Fulfillment
From O, The Oprah Magazine | November 16, 2010The GGSC's Dacher Keltner is featured in an article on the science of awe and wonder.
How Connected Are You?
From Woman's Day | October 4, 2011Greater Good's Jason Marsh discusses the impact technology has on our relationships.
Editors Discuss New Greater Good Book, Are We Born Racist?
From The Morning Show radio show KPFA 94.1 | August 31, 2010Jason Marsh and Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton discuss the psychology of prejudiceand Greater Good's new book Are We Born Racist?.
The Power Trip
From The Wall Street Journal | August 14, 2010Dacher Keltner discusses the paradox of power, where the traits that aid leaders in gaining their positions of power are lost once they attain them.
Dr. Laura’s apology and the science of racism
From The Washington Post | August 22, 2010The Greater Good book Are We Born Racist? is featured to help explain the Dr. Laura controversy.
Wealth, Poverty, and Compassion
From The Economist | July 29, 2010Study co-authored by Dacher Ketner finds that the rich are less generous.
Moms make online bonds of parenthood in listservs
From USA Today | June 22, 2010Christine Carter discusses the proliferation of online parenting groups.
How Not to Raise a Bully: The Early Roots of Empathy
From TIME Magazine | April 17, 2010The GGSC's Dacher Keltner comments on how empathy and compassion can stop bullying.
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.
Get the GuidePathways 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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