Your Happiness Calendar for July 2022
This month, stand up for what you believe in.
Can Real-Life Conversations Actually Make a Dent in Political Conflict?
A new study finds that easing polarization through brief, cross-partisan dialogue is enormously difficult.
The Upside to Admitting You Were Wrong Online
A new study suggests that people who are willing to admit they’re wrong during Facebook arguments are liked and respected more.
Why Staying Out of a Political Discussion May Backfire
A new study finds that when people try to stay out of moral arguments, they are seen as less trustworthy than those who actively disagree.
How Our Brains Help Misinformation Go Viral
A new study finds that we are easily persuaded by popular beliefs, even if they’re wrong.
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Episode 118: The Questions to Ask Yourself in an Argument
Our guest explores how reminding yourself that you don't know everything can have a profound impact on your relationships, and our society.
Nine Ways to Help Students Discuss Guns and Violence
How can educators respond to mass shootings in schools?
What to Do With Dread and Anxiety About Climate Change
You're not alone if you're feeling dread and anxiety about climate change. A new book explains how to channel these feelings to fight for a…
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Our Favorite Books of 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
What Can We Learn from the World’s Most Peaceful Societies?
A multidisciplinary team of researchers is discovering what makes some societies more peaceful than others.
How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations
Here are eight tips for having better conversations across our differences.
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How Life Could Get Better (or Worse) After COVID
Fifty-seven scientists make predictions about potential positive and negative consequences of the pandemic.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2021
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
Which Values Make You Happy? It Might Depend on Where You Live
Different cultures value different things—and that matters for happiness.