Ten Films that Highlight the Best in Humanity
Forget the Oscars. With the Greater Goodies, we're honoring movies from the past year that exemplify forgiveness, resilience, empathy, and…
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How to Mobilize Men Against Sexual Harassment
Many forces undermine efforts to help men to empathize with women and speak out against harassment and assault. Here are some ideas for…
Seven Ways to Stand Up Against Sexual Harassment
Allegations against Harvey Weinstein raise the question: What should you do if you witness someone being sexually harassed?
Where We Find Heroes
For the students of our Science of Happiness course, heroism is all around us.
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.
Eight Ways to Stand Up to Hate
Hate crimes and hateful language are on the rise. What are you going to do about it?
Seven Ways to Foster Empathy in Kids
In our age of narcissism, a new book offers research-based tips for encouraging children to be empathic.
Helping Kids Overcome the Bystander Effect
A new study of five year olds reveals what forces stop us from helping people in need—and what we can do to overcome them.