How Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection
Here are four steps to practicing deep curiosity about the perspectives, stories, and humanity of others.
Is Love Better Than Anger for Social Change?
We can learn from the fly fishing industry, which shifted toward conservation thanks to decades of messaging about caring for nature.
Making Difficult Interactions More Respectful (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Dr. Omar Guzman reflects on how a practice to cultivate more respect shaped the way he interacts with his patients.
How Can We Make Politics Less Hostile?
A new study finds that when we practice intellectual humility, we have less animosity toward the “other side” of political debates.
Your Happiness Calendar for September 2023
This month, be vulnerable and true to yourself.
Why Compassion Requires Vulnerability (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Rapper Rexx Life Raj shared his deepest pain in his latest album, and discovered it was one big compassion practice for his fans dealing with…
What Makes You Persuasive in a Political Disagreement?
A new study finds that women, liberals, and those who have more intellectual humility make the most convincing arguments.
Why Humor Matters for Happiness (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
Humor can help us with stress, anxiety, and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it?
Why Are Asian Americans Being Attacked and What Can You Do About It?
Here are science-backed ways we can reduce hatred and division.
The Six Keys to Positive Communication
Communicating better can help you achieve your goals and deepen your relationships.
What Can We Do Now?
While votes for the 2020 election are counted, our contributors weigh in on what we as individuals can do now to preserve our well-being and…
Intellectual Humility Quiz
Do you question your own beliefs and welcome different ways of thinking?
Our Favorite Books of 2020
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Eleven Films That Highlight the Best in Humanity
It’s time for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify optimism, love, empathy, and other keys to our well-being.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2022
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2022
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.