In Memory of Three Great Psychologists We Lost This Year
Greater Good honors Frans de Waal, Daniel Kahneman, and Philip Zimbardo.
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Ten TV Series That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2024
Our contributors award our annual "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that can help you be your best self.
Are Rich People Really Less Ethical?
A new study calls into question earlier research suggesting that people of higher socioeconomic status are less generous and more selfish than others.
Six Reasons Why Humans Wear Masks
Today, we wear masks to celebrate Halloween and ward off disease—but the mask has deep roots in human history. Here’s what masks mean to us.
Why We Should Be More Optimistic About Human Nature
A new book argues that humans are more cooperative and trustworthy than we think, and social institutions need to reflect that.
Don’t Use Authenticity as an Excuse to Be Cruel
Too often, we use "authenticity" to justify bad behavior at work. Here's how to amplify the good in you while minimizing the bad.
How Can We Become Better Humans?
There's a gap between our moral values and actions, but we can reduce it by increasing our propensity for moral action.
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.