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. Her newest book, for kids, is The Life Heroic.
How to Stand Up for What’s Right, Even if You’re Afraid
We can prepare ourselves to intervene in difficult situations rather than being a bystander.
If You’re in Danger, Will Bystanders Help?
The bystander effect only tells part of the story.
How to Renew Your Compassion in the Face of Suffering
Mass suffering can make us feel helpless. Focusing on solutions, rather than emotions, may be the way out.
What Happens When We Seek Status Instead of Goodness?
The college-admissions scandal reveals how far we're willing to go in seeking status—but there's a healthier alternative.
These Kids Are Learning How to Have Bipartisan Conversations
A first-of-its-kind workshop trains high school students to have productive disagreements.
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?
