Twelve Movies That Can Help Us See the Best in Humanity
It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
How Well Do Happiness Practices Serve Black Communities?
We interviewed Black people about where happiness comes from and whether 15 typical happiness practices work for them.
A Short History of Black Happiness
What can African American history tell us about the cultivation of well-being?
Seven Complicated Lessons From Jamaica About Happiness
What does the island reveal about the science of happiness?
How to Make Hollywood (and America) More Humane
Hollywood taking steps toward a less toxic workplace culture would have ripple effects on the culture of the United States.
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Human Mental Health?
A conversation with UC Berkeley School of Public Health professor Jodi Halpern about AI ethics, empathy, and mental health.
What Do Dreams Look Like Across Cultures?
Research that explores the evolution of dreaming reveals what our dreams have in common, and what purpose they might serve.
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.
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
10 Keys to Everyday Anti-Racism
The founders of a new organization, the AntiRacist Table, suggest tools you can use to work against prejudice and inequality.
How Smartphones Are Killing Conversation
A Q&A with MIT professor Sherry Turkle about her new book, Reclaiming Conversation.
The Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Prejudice
To greet the new year, Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton provides the best research-based tips for overcoming our differences.
How Many Emotions Can Music Make You Feel?
Researchers have mapped 13 key emotions triggered when we listen to music.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
Can Artificial Intelligence Help Human Mental Health?
A conversation with UC Berkeley School of Public Health professor Jodi Halpern about AI ethics, empathy, and mental health.
Four Ways Dancing Makes You Happier
Human bodies are hardwired for dance, which might explain why it's so good for our health, happiness, and relationships.