Can Gratitude Help You Live More Sustainably?
A new study suggests that when people give thanks, they’re less likely to overdraw from shared resources.
Episode 89: How Music Can Bridge Cultures
Have you ever been moved by music sung in a language you don't understand? We speak with Gambian musician Sona Jobarteh about how music can…
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How Life Could Get Better (or Worse) After COVID
Fifty-seven scientists make predictions about potential positive and negative consequences of the pandemic.
Four Ways Teachers Can Help Students Develop a Conscience
How do kids develop a sense of right and wrong—and what can educators do to help them act on their conscience?
Episode 88: How Music Soothes Us
What is it about certain melodies that can relax our nerves and rock us to sleep? We explore the science of calming music with pianist Rosey Chan.
Episode 87: David Byrne on How Music Connects Us
Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell. Hear Byrne's story and learn how music creates social bonds in…
How to Dismantle the Stigma of Mental Illness
According to anthropologist Roy Grinker, we need to push back against the binary of “normal” and “abnormal.”
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Episode 86: Scheduling Time to Feel Awe(some)
Feeling awe can boost your mood and make you feel more connected with others. Comedian Chris Duffy learns how to tap into it.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
How to Find Your Purpose in Life
Are you struggling to discover your purpose? That may be because you feel isolated from other people. Here's how you can overcome that.
Six Habits of Highly Empathic People
We can cultivate empathy throughout our lives, says Roman Krznaric—and use it as a radical force for social transformation.
How Life Could Get Better (or Worse) After COVID
Fifty-seven scientists make predictions about potential positive and negative consequences of the pandemic.
The Myth of the Alpha Male
Single straight guys: If you want to attract more women, research suggests you should cultivate kindness and altruism.
Episode 87: David Byrne on How Music Connects Us
Music helped former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne come out of his shell. Hear Byrne's story and learn how music creates social bonds in…
Eight Keys to Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be incredibly difficult. Robert Enright explains where to start.