Episode 57: Why Shared Goals Can Bridge Divides
How can people from different groups get on the same page? Our guest, an educator and football coach, tries a strategy for building stronger,…
Why Children Need to Hear Refugee Stories
Hearing individual refugee stories makes children more compassionate toward new arrivals, suggests a new study.
What Happens When You Tell Your Story and I Tell Mine?
Sometimes, empathy isn't enough. New research reveals how taking and giving perspectives can help us to bridge our differences.
Creating a Happy Society Is More Complicated Than We Think
More countries are measuring happiness—but are they measuring the right things?
Eight Inspiring Moments from 2019
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, curiosity, and bridge-building from the past year.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2019
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
What Santa Can Teach Us About Children’s Brains
Yes, kids believe in Santa Claus—but they aren't as gullible as you think.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2019
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2019
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
What Happens When You Tell Your Story and I Tell Mine?
Sometimes, empathy isn't enough. New research reveals how taking and giving perspectives can help us to bridge our differences.
Seven of the Most Inspiring Novels and Memoirs from 2019
While science books can touch our minds, these books have touched our hearts.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2019
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
Eight Inspiring Moments from 2019
We remember acts of self-sacrifice, compassion, curiosity, and bridge-building from the past year.
Creating a Happy Society Is More Complicated Than We Think
More countries are measuring happiness—but are they measuring the right things?
Why Children Need to Hear Refugee Stories
Hearing individual refugee stories makes children more compassionate toward new arrivals, suggests a new study.
Episode 57: Why Shared Goals Can Bridge Divides
How can people from different groups get on the same page? Our guest, an educator and football coach, tries a strategy for building stronger,…