Your Political Opponents Aren’t as Radical as You Think They Are
Democrats and Republicans misjudge each other's beliefs, a new report suggests.
What If Work Software Were Designed to Make You Happy?
Research suggests that technology can be designed to make work more enjoyable (rather than frustrating).
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.
Episode 42: Who Makes You Feel Connected?
Our Happiness Guinea Pig, the creator of Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, finds a way to feel close to a loved one he recently lost.
Why Marginalized Students Need Hope to Succeed
Researcher Dante Dixson is developing programs to help disadvantaged students envision a brighter future for themselves.
What Game of Thrones Can Teach Us About Human Goodness
You can't stop empathy, compassion, generosity, and heroism. Even on HBO's notoriously violent and cynical hit series!
What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships.
What Happens When Political Opponents Learn to Work Together?
Projects like Wikipedia are bringing diverse people together to work on shared goals—and scientists are studying the results.
Your Political Opponents Aren’t as Radical as You Think They Are
Democrats and Republicans misjudge each other's beliefs, a new report suggests.
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.
Episode 42: Who Makes You Feel Connected?
Our Happiness Guinea Pig, the creator of Cartoon Network's We Bare Bears, finds a way to feel close to a loved one he recently lost.
What If Work Software Were Designed to Make You Happy?
Research suggests that technology can be designed to make work more enjoyable (rather than frustrating).
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.
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.
What Makes Technology Good or Bad for Us?
How technology affects our well-being partly depends on whether it strengthens our relationships.