How to Talk With Young People About the Capitol Attacks
Six education experts offer tips for teachers and parents.
The Top Seven “Science of Happiness” Podcast Episodes of 2020
We share our favorite podcast episodes of the year to help you find meaning, connection, and well-being.
Are Facial Expressions the Same Around the World?
We express at least 16 emotions in similar ways across cultures, a new study finds.
Episode 82: How to Talk With Strangers
The way we interact with people who come in and out of our lives has changed since COVID-19. Our guest tries a practice to connect with…
Who Stays Home During the Pandemic—And Who Doesn’t?
A new study suggests that our personalities predict our willingness to shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of the Most Inspiring Moments from 2020
We remember acts of goodness, compassion, and bridge-building from the past year.
Happy Again: How to Connect When You Must Stay Apart (Encore)
Are you unable to be with your friends and family during the holiday season this year? These 36 questions can bring you closer to loved…
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2020
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
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…
Your Happiness Calendar for November 2020
This month, hold on to goodness and hope for the future.
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 2020
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2020
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
How Teens Today Are Different from Past Generations
A psychologist mines big data on teens and finds many ways this generation—the “iGens"—is different from Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials.
10 Keys to Everyday Anti-Racism
The founders of a new organization, the AntiRacist Table, suggest tools you can use to work against prejudice and inequality.
Are Social Media Driving Political Polarization?
Battles rage on Facebook and Twitter—but their influence on real-world politics is subtler than you might think.