What Are the Limits to Seeing the Best in Others?
Judging someone’s thoughts or actions should take into account how much agency they have and the good or bad they are doing.
Why Coercion and Force Fail as Foreign Policy
The Aztec empire’s collapse shows why threats and violence make nations more vulnerable.
How Volunteering Could Help Us Feel Connected Again
Everyday acts of service can help rebuild American belonging and well-being.
Can Self-Compassion Change the Way You See Society?
A new study explores the connections between mindfulness, empathy, compassion, and social attitudes.
Can Literature Help Save Democracy?
A recent book argues that reading fiction and non-fiction can promote relational, cognitive, and emotional qualities that would improve democratic…
Can We Cultivate Forgiveness in Prison?
A research-tested program is helping prisoners to change by teaching them forgiveness.
The Hidden Power of Mattering to Others–And to Yourself
A new book explains the importance of feeling valued and seeing the impact of your actions.
What Makes Us Help Others—the Head or the Heart?
While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people to help more.
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