How Social Media Brings Out the Worst in Us
A new book argues that social media does more harm than good and we might be happier and healthier using it less.
How to Connect With Strangers in Public Spaces
If we all gave each other a little more of our attention in public, we might feel less lonely and more connected.
How Science and Culture Are Under Attack—and What We Can Do About It
We are going to need to work together to defend scientific research, schools, universities, libraries, news organizations, and museums against…
Why Going Offline Might Save Us
What happens when we replace sky-gazing with screen-scrolling? Discover how digital life impacts happiness and what Gen Z can teach us about…
14 Movies That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2025
It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
What Can We Do to Stop Conspiracy Theories?
Folklorist Timothy Tangherlini explains how certain basic human drives, coupled with social media, fuel the spread of conspiracies.
Four Tips for a Successful Digital Detox
These strategies can help you when you want to take a planned break from screen time or social media.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2024
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.