What Do Dreams Look Like Across Cultures?
Research that explores the evolution of dreaming reveals what our dreams have in common, and what purpose they might serve.
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Greater Good Resources for Peace and Conflict
We gathered articles that explore the roots of peace, war, and reconciliation; offer resources for well-being and activism; and remind us of…
The Emotional Life of Animals—And What It Means for Us
Rather than debate how smart animals are, we should care for them because of their capacity to feel—and perhaps even have spiritual lives.
How Biology Prepares Us for Love and Connection
Our brains and bodies are wired for empathy, cooperation, generosity, and connection.
To Resolve Conflicts, Get Up and Move
Researcher Peter T. Coleman has found an unlikely path to peace: Move your body to help your mind get unstuck.
Monkeys for Equal Pay
And every cat for itself! A report on Frans de Waal's recent Greater Good Science Center talk.
What Can Bonobos Tell Us about Ourselves?
Famed primatologist Frans de Waal takes on the unproven assumption that apes and humans are natural-born killers.
What Bonobos Can Tell Us About Our Parents
A recent study reveals unexpected similarities between the emotional lives of human and ape kids—bound together by the quality of parenting.