Why Do We Think Money Buys Happiness?
A bank error sent a Pennsylvania couple on a spending spree. What does their case reveal about the bad and good in humanity?
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Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it?
How Happy Are People at Work?
Results from the newest Greater Good quiz reveal where there's room for improvement in happiness at work.
Being Empathic Doesn’t Make You a Pushover
A new study finds that more prosocial people are less aggressive in competition—but they tend to win out in the long run.
What We Can Learn About Happiness from Iceland
Governmental psychologist Dóra Guðmundsdóttir explains what makes a society flourish.
How Thinking About the Future Makes Life More Meaningful
Research suggests that thinking about the future—a process known as prospection—can help us lead more generous and fulfilled lives.
What Happens When We Seek Status Instead of Goodness?
The college-admissions scandal reveals how far we're willing to go in seeking status—but there's a healthier alternative.
Does the Warm Glow of Giving Ever Get Old?
New research suggests that spending money on ourselves gets old fast, but not spending money on others.