Video Games Get Serious
From UTNE Reader | October 19, 2006A new type of video game sets its sights on world peace and sustainability.
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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
Aesthetics 101
From UTNE Reader | July/August 2006Laine Bergeson talks about the lack of inspiration and the "public school experience" in modern day academics.
National Smiles
From The New York Times | December 11, 2005D.T. Max draws a distinction between American and English smiles.
The Greater Good on Campus
From Common Ground | May 2005 Berkeley: Nice folks finish last? Not so, according to new magazine Read more: http://www.sfgate.co
From SF Gate | March 4, 2005Rick DelVecchio writes on the Greater Good organization.
Street Librarian
From Utne Reader | September/October 2004A spotlight on the debut issue of Greater Good hails it as "a significant new magazine."
Against the Grain
From KPFA 94.1 | July 12, 2004, 12:00pmIs the world in such turmoil because humans are basically selfish, aggressive and individualistic? Dacher Keltner disagrees with this view of human nature; he claims that people have a biologically-based capacity for goodness.
A meeting of the minds
From TIME Magazine | November 3, 2003Carol Hyman interviews Dacher Keltner on his attendance in the Dalai Lama's conference "Investigating the Mind: Exchanges between Buddhism and Biobehavioral Science on How the Mind Works" with other behavioral scientists.
New Berkeley Center Pursues Study of Peace
From LA Times | June 17, 2002Richard Chon writes on the Greater Good Science Center's efforts on studying positive attributes like love, gratitude and compassion.
Berkeley Center Offers a Course in Peace and Love
From London Times | May 21, 2002James Doran writes on UC Berkeley's opening of a department of social psychology dedicated to researching what makes certain relationships successful and what makes us happy.
In Brief
From TIME Magazine | January 8, 2001Daniel Levy briefs us on issues that include the tobacco industry, babysitting, and bullying.
The Human Face
From BBC | 2001This four episode BBC documentary features Michael Palin, Elizabeth Hurley, David Attenborough, Pierce Brosnan, Paul Ekman, and Dacher Keltner, among others on the topic of facial expression, beauty, and fame.
Event Calendar
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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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