Episode 125: Why Listen to the Other Side?
These days, it's hard to imagine befriending people with different politics than your own. But these two men did it using a tried-and-true practice.
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Episode 123: When Rumination Is a Good Thing
When's the last time you made a good memory—intentionally? Our guest tries a practice in cultivating positive experiences and taking time…
Right and Left Might Be Finding Common Ground on Gun Violence
A new study analyzed conservative and liberal Twitter reactions to U.S. gun violence—and found some convergence.
Four Ways Access to Abortion Improves Women’s Well-Being
Research suggests that women who can access abortions are healthier and happier—and have better relationships with their subsequent children.
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.
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.