How Putting Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes May Backfire
New research says we should be humble when trying to understand what other people are thinking and feeling.
Is the World Really Doomed?
Steven Pinker’s newest book leverages long-term data to show that the state of the world is improving, even if it's hard to believe.
Can Government Policies Make Us Happier?
World happiness expert Richard Layard explains why policymakers need to focus on improving mental health and human relationships, not just…
Can Clean Air Reduce Crime Rates?
A new study suggests that air pollution is associated with unethical behavior.
Why Timing Matters for Your Happiness and Success
A new book explains the psychology of time and how to harness it for greater well-being.
How to Reduce the Impact of Childhood Trauma
Children who experience adversity tend to have health problems later in life. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris explains why—and how we can help heal…
Do Young Kids in America Have Racist Beliefs?
New research suggests we aren't born bigots. Racial prejudice is something we learn.
Seven Insights to Help You Make Sense of Gun Violence
Research can help us understand why guns are killing more Americans—and what we can do to stop it.
Empathy Quiz
How well do you feel and understand what others are feeling?
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 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.
What Makes a Hero?
We all have an inner hero, argues Philip Zimbardo. Here's how to find it.
The Cost of Blaming Parents
Anger toward parents is still at the heart of a great deal of therapy. But has this approach gone too far?
How to Reduce the Impact of Childhood Trauma
Children who experience adversity tend to have health problems later in life. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris explains why—and how we can help heal…
Why Timing Matters for Your Happiness and Success
A new book explains the psychology of time and how to harness it for greater well-being.
How Can We Become Better Humans?
There's a gap between our moral values and actions, but we can reduce it by increasing our propensity for moral action.