The Best Greater Good Articles of 2019
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2019
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
How to Trick Your Mind into Making Fair Decisions
We are more likely to make choices for the greater good when we assume a “veil of ignorance,” a new study suggests.
Our Favorite Books of 2019
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
The Deep Fear That Makes Us Turn to Mister Rogers
Why do we keep summoning Mister Rogers? And why is now the time for a feature film about his influence?
Do We Have an Instinctive Urge to Be Kind?
When someone needs help, what is your first impulse?
Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times
A sense of calm offers us strength and resilience amid the chaos of life.
Episode 51: Does Your Doctor Listen to You?
Doctors are often trained to be emotionally detached. But our guest finds greater meaning in his work as a physician when he tries to connect…
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2019
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times
A sense of calm offers us strength and resilience amid the chaos of life.
The Deep Fear That Makes Us Turn to Mister Rogers
Why do we keep summoning Mister Rogers? And why is now the time for a feature film about his influence?
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2019
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
How to Help Young People Transition Into Adulthood
Modern "rites of passage" can help teens prepare for an uncertain future.
How to Trick Your Mind into Making Fair Decisions
We are more likely to make choices for the greater good when we assume a “veil of ignorance,” a new study suggests.
Train Your Brain to Be Kinder
Boost your kindness by sending kind thoughts to someone you love—and to someone you don't get along with—with a little guidance from…
Do We Have an Instinctive Urge to Be Kind?
When someone needs help, what is your first impulse?