Based at UC Berkeley, Greater Good reports on groundbreaking research into the roots of compassion, happiness, and altruism.

1 day ago · While there are certainly many bright spots to celebrate, our public school system is struggling. At both the school and district levels, there are unprecedented levels of divisiveness, overwhelm, and fatigue for both families and educators. Politics and culture wars have increasingly entered the classroom and, with them, a cloud …

Jan 2, 2025 · Here are the 20 best original Greater Good articles from the past year, as determined by a combination of reader popularity and staff votes.. 1. What Inside Out 2 Reveals About the Diversity of Emotions, by Demond Hill Jr.: The new Pixar film explores adolescence by bringing its complicated feelings to life. 2. Six Misconceptions We Have About Romantic Love, by Sandra Langeslag: Research ...

Dec 26, 2023 · Here are the 25 best original Greater Good articles from the past year, as determined by a combination of reader popularity and staff votes.. 1. Why Do People Succeed or Fail in Life? Your Answer Matters, by Bob McKinnon: Are people in control, or do external forces shape our lives? Our “attributions” affect how compassionate we are to ourselves and others.

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Greater Good magazine turns scientific research into stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society.. Through articles, videos, quizzes, and podcasts, we bridge the gap between scientific journals and people’s daily lives, particularly for parents, educators, business leaders, and health care professionals.

Jan 2, 2025 · The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

Jan 30, 2025 · Coming up with a formal definition of happiness can be tricky. After all, shouldn’t we just know it when we feel it? In fact, we often use the term to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment. But to understand the causes and effects of happiness, researchers first need to define it. For most, the term happiness is interchangeable with ...

Jan 1, 2025 · Keys to Well-Being. These are Greater Good's ten building blocks of individual and community well-being — the behaviors that research suggests will support your health and happiness, and foster positive connections with other people.

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