Episode 93: Noticing Nature in the City
When was the last time you stopped to admire a tree? Our guest finds that paying attention to the greenery near his home can bring peace of mind.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
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Episode 92: What Humans Can Learn From Trees
Trees don't just compete with one another for resources, they also cooperate. Scientist and author Suzanne Simard explains the surprising…
Episode 91: Finding Strength Through Gratitude
A doctor who serves communities in dire need shares how gratitude helps him find light in the darkness.
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Episode 90: Why Love Needs Laughter
Focusing on funny things can reduce stress, anxiety, and make us feel more connected to others. Our guests, who were high school sweethearts,…
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.
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.
The Myth of the Alpha Male
Single straight guys: If you want to attract more women, research suggests you should cultivate kindness and altruism.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
How Life Could Get Better (or Worse) After COVID
Fifty-seven scientists make predictions about potential positive and negative consequences of the pandemic.
Eight Keys to Forgiveness
Forgiveness can be incredibly difficult. Robert Enright explains where to start.