How to Restore Trust in U.S. Election Results
Faith in the U.S. electoral system has been declining, which undermines voting, political participation, and a healthy democracy.
Happiness Break: Awe for Others
The communities we create are one of the most awe-inspiring parts of our lives. Host Dacher Keltner guides us in a meditation on awe and…
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2022
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Why Bother Bridging Differences in College, Anyway?
During a time of deep division, universities have a unique opportunity to prioritize deliberation and freedom of thought.
What We’re Learning From Campus Leaders About How to Bridge Differences
Learning and exchanging ideas in community can help higher education leaders fight polarization—and so make colleges more inclusive and welcoming.
Three Tips to Be a Better Conversationalist
Bridge builder Mónica Guzmán shares three ways to make hard conversations a little easier.
What Will Help You Persuade Your Political Opponents?
Just in time for the midterm elections, a new study finds that believing in empathy makes your political arguments more persuasive.
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.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2022
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
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.