Four Lessons in Bridge-Building from “The Good Place”
The NBC comedy has something to teach us all about how different kinds of people can come together.
How to Get Some Emotional Distance in an Argument
Getting angry? Try a practice called "self-distancing" to help resolve conflict.
How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work
Rhonda Magee explains how mindfulness-based awareness and compassion is key to racial justice work.
The Hidden Benefit of Disagreeing About Politics
A new study suggests that political disagreements with our friends and family might help us make better voting decisions.
Happiness Doesn’t Make You Ignore Social Problems
A new study suggests that happy people—far from being self-centered or disengaged—are more willing to tackle social problems.
How to Beat Stereotypes by Seeing People as Individuals
We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other.
What Shapes Our Idea of Who Can Be American?
A new study finds that people in more diverse places have a broader view of what it is to be "American"
Episode 46: Making Kindness Contagious
We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.
Four Lessons in Bridge-Building from “The Good Place”
The NBC comedy has something to teach us all about how different kinds of people can come together.
Happiness Doesn’t Make You Ignore Social Problems
A new study suggests that happy people—far from being self-centered or disengaged—are more willing to tackle social problems.
How to Get Some Emotional Distance in an Argument
Getting angry? Try a practice called "self-distancing" to help resolve conflict.
How to Fight Racism Through Inner Work
Rhonda Magee explains how mindfulness-based awareness and compassion is key to racial justice work.
How Conformity Can Be Good and Bad for Society
A new book looks at why people conform to others’ expectations and how it can be a force for good and bad decision making.
Is There a Better Way to Have an Argument?
Here are five principles for more constructive and respectful disagreements.
What Are the Solutions to Political Polarization?
Social psychology reveals what creates conflict among groups and how they can come together.
Episode 46: Making Kindness Contagious
We gave our Happiness Guinea Pig a mission: Do five random acts of kindness in one day.