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Q & A: A Better Way By Jason Marsh | September 1, 2007 An Interview with The Good Divorce author Constance Ahrons
Are Married People Happier? By Stacey Kennelly | June 6, 2012 A new study suggests that getting hitched is good for our happiness.
Five Life Lessons from “56 Up” By Jeremy Adam Smith | March 9, 2013 The "Up" documentaries have followed 14 people from ages seven to 56—and in the process illustrated recent discoveries about the science of a…
Our Favorite Books of 2013 By Jill Suttie, Jeremy Adam Smith, Jason Marsh | December 16, 2013 Greater Good's editors pick the most thought-provoking, important, or useful nonfiction books published this year on the science of a meaningful life.
Kristin Neff on the Power of Self-Compassion March 13, 2012 The pioneering researcher and author of Self-Compassion explains why it's OK to accept your faults… Bookmark SHARE
Paul Bloom on Sex, George Clooney, and Other Pleasures August 10, 2011 The author of How Pleasure Works explains why we do good and how to find true happiness. Bookmark SHARE
Srikumar Rao on Happiness at Work March 30, 2011 The "happiness guru" of the business world discusses his ideas for finding joy and meaning in your… Bookmark SHARE
Jane Brody on What Makes a Good Death November 04, 2010 The award-winning New York Times columnist offers lessons for navigating the practical and emotional… Bookmark SHARE
Jonathan Haidt on Politics and Emotion October 07, 2010 As the political season heats up, Professor Haidt explains how our emotions influence our moral and… Bookmark SHARE
Rick Hanson on the Neuroscience of Happiness September 22, 2010 The best-selling author and psychologist discusses how we can literally re-wire our brains to… Bookmark SHARE
Stephen Batchelor on Buddhism and Science August 01, 2010 The best-selling Buddhist author discusses the interplay between Buddhism and science, and the need… Bookmark SHARE
Dacher Keltner on the Science of a Meaningful Life July 01, 2010 The Greater Good Science Center's faculty director discusses "the science of a meaningful life": how… Bookmark SHARE
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