How Does Your Culture Influence the People You Trust?
According to a new study, we're more generous toward people when they express emotions valued by our culture.
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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 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 Do We Throw Coins in Fountains?
This simple ritual offers clues about how we experience awe, society, and collective belonging.
How to Budget for More Happiness
The purchases we make fall into four categories—some of which bring more happiness than others.
What Can Americans Dream Now?
We talk with Courtney Martin about building a future that prioritizes social connection and sharing over competition and ownership.
Six Ways to Get More Happiness for Your Money
More than a decade of research looks at how our spending choices can make us happier—or leave us disappointed.
How Spending Influences Happiness
According to a new study, money can buy well-being—when we buy things that reflect our personality.