Elizabeth Svoboda
Elizabeth Svoboda is a writer in San Jose, CA, and a regular contributor to Greater Good. She is the author of What Makes a Hero?: The Surprising Science of Selflessness.
Overwhelmed by Suffering? Here’s How to Act Anyway
Confronted with images of immigrant children in cages, how can we get past overwhelm and work toward a solution?
How to Mobilize Men Against Sexual Harassment
Many forces undermine efforts to help men to empathize with women and speak out against harassment and assault. Here are some ideas for…
Seven Ways to Stand Up Against Sexual Harassment
Allegations against Harvey Weinstein raise the question: What should you do if you witness someone being sexually harassed?
Why Is It So Hard to Change People’s Minds?
Our opinions are often based in emotion and group affiliation, not facts. Here’s how to engage productively when things get heated.
Why We’re Obsessed with Understanding Evil
There might be a good reason for our obsession with the dark side—it can help us guard against it.
Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate
Hate crimes and hateful language are on the rise. What are you going to do about it?
