Even Your Political Opponents Want to Believe They’re Good People
Keith Payne believes politics is just a weapon we use to fight the real battle: defending our belief that we’re good, reasonable people.
Do Animals Have a Sense of Fairness?
Humans are very sensitive to receiving less than others. Do animals get jealous in a similar way?
Three Ways to Manage Dread
Sometimes, the problem lies in anticipating a bad thing that may never happen. Here’s how to get a handle on this special kind of suffering.
Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam
Cultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.
What If SEL Were About Making the World a Better Place?
To help solve the world's collective challenges, students need social-emotional learning programs that go beyond the individual.
Even One Year Olds Try to Help Others
A new study finds that the desire to be kind to those in need begins much younger than we think.
Can We Build a World Where We All Belong?
john a. powell explains why we distance ourselves from groups of people and how we can all find the connection that we crave.
Four Tips for a Successful Digital Detox
These strategies can help you when you want to take a planned break from screen time or social media.
Your Happiness Calendar for January 2025
This month, start the year with kindness.
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the wake of the 2024 election, our contributors weigh in on what we can do now to preserve our well-being and our democracy.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2024
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Are Humans Meant to Share Beds?
Here's what research says about the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping alongside your kids and partners.
Happiness Calendar for Educators for January 2025
This month, foster connection and understanding in your school with daily tips from the Greater Good Science Center.
What’s Giving Us Hope Right Now?
Researchers, nonprofit leaders, and other experts share what keeps them optimistic about a better future for American society.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2024
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.