How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
Episode 45: Facing Your Fears
Heights. Public speaking. Death. Our Happiness Guinea Pig explains how she overcomes her fears, one small step at a time.
Do We Need a New Roadmap for Getting Older?
Old age can last half a century, says physician Louise Aronson, so it needs a better definition—and more praise.
What Teens Gain When They Contribute to Their Social Groups
Research suggests that adolescents thrive when they can make a meaningful difference in their communities.
What Does It Mean to Be an Engaged Citizen?
Eric Liu discusses how to foster a shared civic identity in today’s polarized America.
How Americans Can Find What They Have in Common
Can we bridge differences without suppressing what makes us different in the first place? Yes, say social scientists and civic organizations.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.
How to Build Connections in a Dehumanized World
A new book explores why dehumanization might be increasing in modern society—and what we can do about it.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
Episode 45: Facing Your Fears
Heights. Public speaking. Death. Our Happiness Guinea Pig explains how she overcomes her fears, one small step at a time.
How to Build Connections in a Dehumanized World
A new book explores why dehumanization might be increasing in modern society—and what we can do about it.
In a Divided World, We Need to Choose Empathy
It’s gotten harder to empathize; that’s why it’s so important we work at it. Luckily, we can.
How Cultural Differences Shape Your Happiness
Researcher William Tov explains why cultural differences matter for well-being.
How Americans Can Find What They Have in Common
Can we bridge differences without suppressing what makes us different in the first place? Yes, say social scientists and civic organizations.