How Does COVID-19 Affect Trust in Government?
A new study from New Zealand finds that a decisive government response to the virus increased patriotism and trust.
How to Shift from Hostility to Empathy in Political Conversations
In tough conversations, science suggests a way to bridge divides and foster understanding: by appealing to other people's values.
How Deep Listening Can Make You More Persuasive
You're more likely to change an opponent’s mind when you ask questions, listen sincerely, and tell stories.
Episode 70: How to Love People You Don’t Like
Our guest tries a practice to help her feel compassion toward others—even those she disagrees with.
What Do Confederate Monuments Reveal About American Psychology?
The fear of death can cause us to cling to things that symbolize our worldview.
It’s Hard to Be an Empathy Scientist Today
Researcher Jamil Zaki is working to build kindness in a fractured world.
Is Funding Police the Best Way to Keep Everyone Safe?
The call to “defund the police” may make sense, according to research. But to understand why, we need to go beyond the slogan.
Episode 68: From Othering to Belonging
We speak with john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, about racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of…
How Challenging Stereotypes Can Save Black Lives
When police stereotype African Americans, the results can be deadly. But new studies suggest ways to help all of us see each other as complex…
How the Pandemic Divides Us
Physical distance protects us from COVID-19, but it also gives rise to some of the ugliest human tendencies.
What Will It Take to Bridge Our Differences?
Here are some core insights from the GGSC’s virtual summit on dialogue and understanding across our differences.
How to Shift from Hostility to Empathy in Political Conversations
In tough conversations, science suggests a way to bridge divides and foster understanding: by appealing to other people's values.
Episode 68: From Othering to Belonging
We speak with john a. powell, director of the Othering & Belonging Institute, about racial justice, well-being, and widening our circles of…
How Deep Listening Can Make You More Persuasive
You're more likely to change an opponent’s mind when you ask questions, listen sincerely, and tell stories.
What Do Confederate Monuments Reveal About American Psychology?
The fear of death can cause us to cling to things that symbolize our worldview.
Is Funding Police the Best Way to Keep Everyone Safe?
The call to “defund the police” may make sense, according to research. But to understand why, we need to go beyond the slogan.
It’s Hard to Be an Empathy Scientist Today
Researcher Jamil Zaki is working to build kindness in a fractured world.
How Can We Stop Prejudice in a Pandemic?
Recent studies reveal how knowledge helps defeats prejudice in the face of a health crisis.
How to Hack Your Brain’s Prejudice with Veggies
Research suggests a quick trick you can use to combat your unconscious biases.
How Can We Cooperate When the Pandemic Is Driving Us Apart?
Paul Atkins, coauthor of Prosocial, explains what will help us work together in the face of disaster.
Can Urban and Rural Americans Get on the Same Page About COVID-19?
Population density predicts responses to the novel coronavirus. Why?
What Happens When Political Opponents Get to Know Each Other?
Two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum find what they have in common.
Why Activism Is Natural for Young People
Don't underestimate young people's power to change the world.
Just One Thing: Find Common Ground
Can you find common ground with everyone, rather than excluding certain people from your circle?
Can Threats to Humanity Make Us More Prejudiced?
Research suggests that prejudice increases in the face of threats like climate change, recessions, and epidemics.
How Do Your Morals Shape Your Politics?
A new study explores how your sense of right and wrong influences your attitude toward policies that seek to redistribute wealth in a society.
Why Children Need to Hear Refugee Stories
Hearing individual refugee stories makes children more compassionate toward new arrivals, suggests a new study.
What America Can Learn from Couples Therapy
The principles of good communication for couples could also apply to divided Americans.