Can We Build a World Where We All Belong?
john a. powell explains why we distance ourselves from groups of people and how we can all find the connection that we crave.
Four Campuses Where Students Are Having Hard Conversations
Universities can pave the way for a more connected, compassionate, and resilient generation by developing spaces for deeper conversations.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2024
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
For the New Year, Try Cultivating Hope
According to Jamil Zaki’s research, hope is a better response to life’s challenges than cynicism.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2024
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
The Contagious Power of Compassion (The Science of Happiness)
Compassionate dialogue isn’t just about talking and listening—it's a meaningful way to bridge divides, cultivate belonging, and reimagine…
Helping Students Hear Each Other After the Election
An English teacher offers ideas on how to encourage curious dialogue at school after a divisive election.
Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Where Do We Go From Here?
In the wake of the 2024 election, our contributors weigh in on what we can do now to preserve our well-being and our democracy.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2024
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
Our Favorite Books of 2024
Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
What’s Giving Us Hope Right Now?
Researchers, nonprofit leaders, and other experts share what keeps them optimistic about a better future for American society.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2024
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
For the New Year, Try Cultivating Hope
According to Jamil Zaki’s research, hope is a better response to life’s challenges than cynicism.
Four Steps to Help People Feel Listened To
This conversation style makes you more reasonable and persuasive in a disagreement.
How to Turn Down the Tension in a Conversation
Research finds that if our language shows someone we're open to their perspective, they are more likely to be open to ours.