Is There Anything Useful About Cancel Culture?
The practice of public shaming has been around for a long time—because, under the right conditions, it serves a purpose in a democracy.
Why Are Middle-Aged Americans So Lonely?
A new study shows that Americans in midlife are lonelier than previous generations and counterparts in other countries. What can we do to address…
Ten Lessons in Neighborliness From a Cohousing Community
Here's what Courtney E. Martin has learned from 10 years of living in an intentional community in Oakland, California.
Three Steps to Resolving Big Conflicts
In a new book, a seasoned negotiator outlines how to move through conflict effectively, even in the most intractable situations.
Greater Good Resources for a Healthy Relationship With Technology
Managing technology in daily life is one of the biggest challenges we're facing in 2024. Here are some of our best articles and videos on the topic.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
Three Insights to Help You Build Bridges Across Differences
Bridge builders came together in Chicago to look at how research can help us connect across our differences and build a pluralistic society.
Should Doctors Prescribe Activities for Mental Well-Being?
We can help children waiting for mental health treatment with "social prescribing," where doctors recommend activities for well-being.
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.
How Diversity Makes Us Smarter
Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, diligent, and hard-working.
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.
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.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.
What’s Good about Lying?
New research reveals how we learn to lie for the benefit of other people.