Who Experiences the Most Awe?
The results from our Greater Good awe quiz reveal which people feel the most wonder and amazement in life.
What Are the Building Blocks of a Meaningful Life?
A conversation with Emily Esfahani Smith about the relationship between happiness, meaning, and modern life.
What Would Buddha Do About the Economy?
Clair Brown suggests that the moment may be ripe for Buddhist thought to insert itself into Western economics.
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.
How Self-Compassion Can Help Teens De-stress
Teen stress is on the rise. According to a new study, learning mindfulness and self-compassion can help teens cope.
Convincing Skeptics to Try Meditation
Two new books aim to bring mindfulness to two resistant groups: children and lawyers.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Awe-Inspiring Power of Faith
Jakada Imani, director of capacity building initiatives at the Center for Popular Democracy, explores how spirituality helps us find our…
Can Science Help You to Become Wise?
Krista Tippett explores the scientific inquiry into what makes us wise.
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