How Our Friends Act Like Social Insurance
Research finds that friendship is less of an exchange of giving and receiving, and more of a support system for unpredictable times.
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Research finds that friendship is less of an exchange of giving and receiving, and more of a support system for unpredictable times.
Kurt Gray believes that by shifting our thinking from right and wrong to “harm,” we can feel less outrage and understand each other better.
Humans are very sensitive to receiving less than others. Do animals get jealous in a similar way?
Here's what research says about the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping alongside your kids and partners.
Greater Good honors Frans de Waal, Daniel Kahneman, and Philip Zimbardo.
One doctor found a way to feel love for his patients. Here are four things he learned.
Research that explores the evolution of dreaming reveals what our dreams have in common, and what purpose they might serve.
Greater Good picks our favorite books to help parents and their kids nurture love, connection, and resilience.