How Do We Turn Down the Heat in U.S. Politics?
Research suggests that balancing perspectives and seeking pragmatic solutions helps people stay respectful and engaged on an issue.
Three Steps to Finding Agreement on America’s Toughest Problems
Our work suggests that collaborative problem solving is possible among people who strongly disagree with each other on important issues.
What’s Driving Political Violence in America?
New research explores why political violence is rising—and what we can do to stop it.
How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.
Ten Ways of Talking About Intellectual Humility
The Greater Good Science Center awarded grants to support nonfiction stories on intellectual humility. Here are 10 of the podcast series.
Your Happiness Calendar for July 2024
This month, help everyone feel like they belong.
Three Ways for Campuses to Prepare for the 2024 Election
Campuses can help maintain an open, respectful community ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election by reviewing policies around speech.
Four Steps to Help People Feel Listened To
This conversation style makes you more reasonable and persuasive in a disagreement.
Your Happiness Calendar for July 2024
This month, help everyone feel like they belong.
What’s Driving Political Violence in America?
New research explores why political violence is rising—and what we can do to stop it.
Four Steps to Help People Feel Listened To
This conversation style makes you more reasonable and persuasive in a disagreement.
Why Age Diversity Is a Strength at Work
Different generations don't have to clash at work. When we connect and collaborate, age-diverse work teams can actually have big advantages.
How Toxic Language Leads to Political Violence
Research suggests American leaders must take renewed responsibility for their rhetoric.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2023
We round up the most-read and highly rated Greater Good articles from the past year.
Eight Ways Your Perception of Reality Is Skewed
A new book explains the sometimes-unconscious forces that shape what we see, feel, and think.
Intellectual Humility Quiz
Do you question your own beliefs and welcome different ways of thinking?