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What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships.
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Projects like Wikipedia are bringing diverse people together to work on shared goals—and scientists are studying the results.
How to Stop Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Health
You can manage your technology use to protect your health and happiness.
World Happiness Report Finds That People Are Feeling Worse
Negative emotions are rising around the world, and the United States is struggling.
What the Struggle for Gay Rights Teaches Us about Bridging Differences
In just a few decades, GLBT+ rights moved from the margins to the mainstream. Here's why.
Thirteen Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
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What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships.
How to Stop Your Smartphone from Hurting Your Health
You can manage your technology use to protect your health and happiness.
Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?
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What the Struggle for Gay Rights Teaches Us about Bridging Differences
In just a few decades, GLBT+ rights moved from the margins to the mainstream. Here's why.
How the Media Can Help Prevent Mass Shootings
Sensationalized TV coverage of mass shootings may encourage more of them.
Thirteen Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.
World Happiness Report Finds That People Are Feeling Worse
Negative emotions are rising around the world, and the United States is struggling.
Why Marginalized Students Need Hope to Succeed
Researcher Dante Dixson is developing programs to help disadvantaged students envision a brighter future for themselves.