Articles: Generation Wii… or Generation We?
By Dacher Keltner | May 22, 2012In this commencement address, Dacher Keltner asks today's graduates to look for the best in themselves and in humanity.
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Articles: Honorable Mentions in Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
By Jason Marsh | May 19, 2012These entries offer quick recipes for happiness: nature, supportive relationships, altruism, and kittens.
Articles: The Runners-Up in Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition
By Jason Marsh | May 18, 2012Watch them all for a major boost of happiness!
Articles: The Winner of Our “Human Happiness” Student Video Competition: “Bill’s Story”
By Jason Marsh | May 17, 2012Check out this engaging tale of paper dolls, modern life, and the secret to true happiness.
Articles: Affluent People More Likely to be Scofflaws
By Yasmin Anwar | February 28, 2012Seven separate studies by GGSC-affiliated researchers find that upper-class people are more likely to break laws and social customs.
Articles: Is It Best to Be Greedy in Tough Economic Times?
By Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton | February 23, 2012New research suggests that evolution selects for altruism, not greed.
Articles: Greater Good Sex Tips for Guys
By Jeremy Adam Smith | February 12, 2012Jeremy Adam Smith offers three science-based sex tips for the emotionally intelligent gentleman.
Articles: When Gossip is Good
By Yasmin Anwar | January 17, 2012Gossip isn’t all bad — new study finds its social and psychological benefits
Articles: Fox News: GGSC Fellow Study is “Junk”
By Jeremy Adam Smith | December 30, 2011New media coverage of our research ranges from the helpful to the political.
Articles: Low-Income People Quicker to Show Compassion
By Yasmin Anwar | December 20, 2011New research by GGSC graduate fellow Jennifer Stellar finds that upper classes are less able to recognize suffering.
Articles: Is that Stranger Trustworthy? You’ll Know in 20 seconds
By Yasmin Anwar | November 15, 2011New research co-authored by the GGSC's Dacher Keltner suggests we can instinctively detect whether a stranger is inclined to kindness.
Raising Happiness: Tuesday Tip: Give Out Some Hugs
By Christine Carter | July 26, 2011One thing you can do today to be happier.
Articles: Dacher Keltner on BloggingheadsTV with Robert Wright
By Jason Marsh | January 15, 2011Greater Good's executive editor discusses the science of touch, awe, oxytocin, and more.
Articles: You Can’t Buy Empathy
By Jason Marsh | December 14, 2010New research suggests the rich have a hard time reading others' emotions.
Raising Happiness: The Science of Happiness
By Christine Carter | October 19, 2010Check out this fun video about Greater Good Science Center scientists
Videos and Podcasts: Dacher Keltner on Touch
By Dacher Keltner | September 29, 2010Dacher Keltner shares insights from the new science of touch: compassionate communication, touch therapies, and proof that “to touch is to give life.”
Articles: Why We Knew Roger Clemens Was Lying
By Jason Marsh | August 23, 2010His body language betrayed him.
Articles: What Is a Meaningful Life?
By Michael Bergeisen | July 6, 2010Kicking off Greater Good’s podcast series, Dacher Keltner discusses the scientific frontiers of compassion, happiness, and altruism.
Videos and Podcasts: Dacher Keltner on the Science of a Meaningful Life
By The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley | July 1, 2010The Greater Good Science Center’s faculty director discusses “the science of a meaningful life”: how to raise compassionate kids, reduce greed and selfishness, and find true happiness.
Articles: A Kindness Thought Bubble, Featuring Born to Be Good
By Jason Marsh | April 20, 2010It'll make your vagus nerve hum!
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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?
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