Can We End Hate Speech on Social Media?
Researchers are building tools to support freedom of expression on the internet while minimizing the potential for harm.
Eight Habits of Effective Bridge-Builders
Learning to bridge differences is more than a set of skills. It's a way of life.
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress
Americans are stressed out by their presidential election. These questions will help you check in with yourself—and perhaps boost your resilience.
What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?
A new book looks at why so much homelessness exists in the U.S. and what we can do as a society to reclaim our humanity.
Why Is Democracy Worth Defending?
Here is the research-based case for majority rule and minority protections.
Do You Find Belonging in Groups or Communities?
Not all collections of people are created equal—and there's a reason why you might be more drawn to one than the other.
Celebrating Juneteenth With Tools for Support, Understanding, and Solidarity
This Juneteenth, we're sharing resources that might move us all toward more fully claiming our humanity.
Encore: Why We Need Friends With Shared Interests (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
She's the world's leading animal behaviorist and an autism advocacy leader. Guest Temple Grandin shares what kind of support systems led her to…
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.
Seven Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life
Having a meaningful, long-term goal is good for your well-being. Here’s how to find one.
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress
Americans are stressed out by their presidential election. These questions will help you check in with yourself—and perhaps boost your resilience.
What’s the Real Reason People Become Homeless?
A new book looks at why so much homelessness exists in the U.S. and what we can do as a society to reclaim our humanity.
Do You Find Belonging in Groups or Communities?
Not all collections of people are created equal—and there's a reason why you might be more drawn to one than the other.
How Diversity Makes Us Smarter
Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, diligent, and hard-working.
Four Ways Schools Can Support the Whole Child
Beyond just teaching academics, schools can foster students’ development in their relationships, identity, emotional skills, and overall well-being.
How Smartphones Are Killing Conversation
A Q&A with MIT professor Sherry Turkle about her new book, Reclaiming Conversation.