How Do We Turn Down the Heat in U.S. Politics?
Research suggests that balancing perspectives and seeking pragmatic solutions helps people stay respectful and engaged on an issue.
Three Steps to Finding Agreement on America’s Toughest Problems
Our work suggests that collaborative problem solving is possible among people who strongly disagree with each other on important issues.
Do You Find Belonging in Groups or Communities?
Not all collections of people are created equal—and there's a reason why you might be more drawn to one than the other.
How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.
Ten Ways of Talking About Intellectual Humility
The Greater Good Science Center awarded grants to support nonfiction stories on intellectual humility. Here are 10 of the podcast series.
Celebrating Juneteenth With Tools for Support, Understanding, and Solidarity
This Juneteenth, we're sharing resources that might move us all toward more fully claiming our humanity.
How to Create More Belonging for Yourself and Others
There are small things we can do in our everyday lives to feel accepted and valued, and to help others feel the same.
What Makes People Kinder to Outsiders?
A new study finds that young people who are more forgiving tend to extend their kindness more broadly.
How to Create More Belonging for Yourself and Others
There are small things we can do in our everyday lives to feel accepted and valued, and to help others feel the same.
Do You Find Belonging in Groups or Communities?
Not all collections of people are created equal—and there's a reason why you might be more drawn to one than the other.
How Money Changes the Way You Think and Feel
Research is uncovering how wealth impacts our sense of morality, our relationships with others, and our mental health.
How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.
Happiness Break: How to Ground Yourself, With Yuria Celidwen
Connect to yourself and the land you stand on in under 10 minutes with this grounding practice led by Indigenous scholar Dr. Yuria Celidwen.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
Are Merit-Based Systems Actually Fair?
A new study finds that hearing about socioeconomic advantages and disadvantages makes people less supportive of meritocracy—no matter their politics.
How to Stop the Racist in You
The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves—and we all have the tools to keep them in check.