Resources
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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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."
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- 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."
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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"
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- 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"
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- 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."
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- 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."
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- “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."
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- “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."
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- “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."
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- “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."
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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.
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- “Beyond Happiness: Jen Science & the Good Life”
By Dacher Keltner
April 30, 2009
La Jolla, CA
Part of Cal Discover Lecture Series.
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- “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.
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- “Myths of Power”
By Dacher Keltner
April 2009
APA Conference
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- “Happiness and Health”
By Dacher Keltner
October 2, 2008
Berkeley Repertory Theater, Berkeley, CA
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