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Slide Presentations

Download the slides from presentations delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's "Science of a Meaningful Life" seminars, as well as slides from past talks by GGSC Faculty Director Dacher Keltner.

Science of a Meaningful Life Seminar Presentations | Other Dacher Keltner Presentations

Science of a Meaningful Life Seminar Presentations

  • Living Life Fully: Lessons from Lee Lipsenthal
    By Christine Carter
    October 15, 2011
    International House, UC Berkeley
    Christine Carter's presentation on savoring life and living it fully, inspired by lessons she learned from Dr. Lee Lipsenthal.
    Download now (.zip)

  • Taking in the Good
    By Rick Hanson
    October 15, 2011
    International House, UC Berkeley
    Rick Hanson's presentation on how to turn fleeting positive emotions into lasting positive experiences, drawing on cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience.
    Download now (.zip)

  • The Science of a Great Relationship
    By Christine Carter
    April 29, 2011
    International House, UC Berkeley
    Christine Carter and Frederic Luskins's seminar on the keys to a lasting and satisfying relationship.
    Download now (.zip)

  • The Biology of Stress and Happiness
    By Robert M. Sapolsky
    April 8, 2011
    Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
    Robert Sapolsky's presentation on the neuro-biology of human stress and happiness, delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Reducing Stress."
    Download now (.zip)

  • Building Compassion, Reducing Stress
    By Dacher Keltner
    April 8, 2011
    Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
    Dacher Keltner's presentation on the science and practice of compassion, empathy, and altruism, delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Reducing Stress."
    Download now (.zip)

  • Seeds of Compassion, Roots of Empathy
    By Mary Gordon
    December 3, 2010
    International House, UC Berkeley
    Mary Gordon's slides from her presentation about her trailblazing program, Roots of Empathy.
    Download now (.zip)

  • Seeds of Compassion, Roots of Empathy
    By Dacher Keltner
    December 3, 2010
    International House, UC Berkeley
    Dacher Keltner's presentation on the science and practice of compassion, empathy, and altruism.
    Download now (.zip)

  • Building Compassion, Trust, and Happiness
    By Dacher Keltner
    November 5, 2010
    Town Hall, Seattle, WA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Trust, and Happiness"
    Download now (.zip)

  • Building Gratitude
    By Robert Emmons
    October 22, 2010
    International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Gratitude"
    Download now (.zip)

  • Taking in the Good: Weaving Positive Experiences into Your Brain and Your Self
    By Rick Hanson
    October 22, 2010
    International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Gratitude."
    Download now (.zip)

  • Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism
    By Dacher Keltner
    February 26, 2010
    Jewish Community Center of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism."
    Download now (.zip)

  • “The Science of a Meaningful Life: Gratitude”
    By Robert Emmons
    September 25, 2009
    International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Gratitude and Forgiveness."
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Why to Be Good, How to Be Happy”
    By Dacher Keltner
    September 10, 2009
    Center for Healthy Communities, Los Angeles, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Why to Be Good, How to Be Happy."
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Compassion, Mindfulness, and Well-Being”
    By Dacher Keltner
    May 15, 2009
    International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life: Compassion, Mindfulness, and Well-Being."
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being”
    By Dacher Keltner
    February 27, 2009
    International House at UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
    Presentation delivered at the Greater Good Science Center's seminar, "The Science of a Meaningful Life:Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being."
    Download now (.zip)

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Other Dacher Keltner Presentations

  • Thriving Families: Insights from the Science of A Meaningful Life
    By Dacher Keltner
    November 13, 2010
    Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, CA
    Presentation on the keys to happy kids and compassionate families.
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Beyond Happiness: Jen Science & the Good Life”
    By Dacher Keltner
    April 30, 2009
    La Jolla, CA
    Part of Cal Discover Lecture Series.
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Seven Principles of Good Power: Machiavellian Myths and Power for the New World”
    By Dacher Keltner
    April 17, 2009
    Keynote delivered at the California Psychology Association's annual conference.
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Myths of Power”
    By Dacher Keltner
    April 2009
    APA Conference
    Download now (.zip)

  • “Happiness and Health”
    By Dacher Keltner
    October 2, 2008
    Berkeley Repertory Theater, Berkeley, CA
    Download now (.zip)

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