Scientists Are Teaching Young People to Detect Fake News
Young people are easily deceived by information online, but they can learn the skills to detect misinformation.
Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress
Americans are stressed out by their presidential election. These questions will help you check in with yourself—and perhaps boost your resilience.
Would More Social Justice Make You Happier?
A new study suggests that social and economic justice in your country play a large role in your happiness.
How Narcissistic Leaders Make Organizations Less Ethical
A narcissist's bad behavior infects their organizational culture even after they're gone.
10 New Movies to Make You Feel Better About Being Stuck at Home
Most movie theaters are closed, but many new movies are coming straight to your TV that might help you find meaning and laughter in lockdown.
If Democracy Had a Sound, It Would Be Jazz
Jazz techniques can teach us something about bridging differences and elevating diverse perspectives.
Your Happiness Calendar for October 2020
This month, protect your well-being at work, at home, and in community.
How Reading Fiction Can Shape Our Real Lives
A novel changed the life of Francesca Lo Basso—and there’s scientific evidence that she’s not alone.
Can Companies Train Employees to Be Less Prejudiced?
Today, Starbucks is closing its stores to educate employees about racial bias. Will it work?
Can Your Politics Predict How Empathic You Are?
Liberals and conservatives show different levels of empathy and desire to help others, even within their own group.
Three Ways to Reduce Implicit Bias in Policing
Can we correct for unconscious prejudice in law enforcement? Former police officer Tracie Keesee says yes.
How to Reduce Racial Profiling
Evidence says that implicit racial bias influences police in deciding which cars to stop. But there's a better way, argues Jack Glaser.
Three Lessons from Zootopia to Discuss with Kids
The new Disney film raises tough questions about prejudice for parents and teachers to explore with children.
How to Stop the Racist in You
The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves—and we all have the tools to keep them in check.
You Might be Getting Your Politics from Your Group
New research explains how America's political divide is fueled by group dynamics (not just differences of opinion).
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2017
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.