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A psychologist and human connection researcher explains how individual acts of kindness and connection can have a real impact on global change when these acts are collective. By Dr. Liza M. HincheyPostdoctoral Research Fellow in PsychologyWayne State University Introduction Political chasms, wars, oppression … it’s…
Being silly with your partner may have some serious benefits. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Introduction I live with a hip-wiggler. When we’re in…
Neuroscientists found that music cannot only influence your emotions in the present − it can also alter how you remember your memories. By Yiren RenAdjunct Researcher in Cognitive Brain Science Georgia Institute of Technology Introduction Have you ever noticed how a particular…
Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why. By Dr. Katie Headrick TaylorAssociate Professor of Learning Sciences and Human DevelopmentUniversity of Washington Introduction…
What can you do when you feel like a failure for giving up on a dream? By Dr. Jonathan MitchellLecturer in Philosophy Cardiff University Introduction Philosophically speaking, some kinds of failure are more…
According to new research, music helps synchronize our bodies and our brains. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer At GGSC’s recent awe conference, Melanie DeMore led the audience in a group sing…
New research suggests that people who laugh together like each other more. By Jill SuttieFreelance journalist and a staff writer Victor Borge once wrote, “Laughter is the closest distance between two…
Four scientific strategies for an emotionally authentic holiday season. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director Whoever wrote “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” never…
It can be difficult to know when to start therapy when a problem is ongoing. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier. By Dr. Simon SherryClinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Dalhousie…
The old saying ‘the early bird catches the worm’ might be especially fitting when it comes to peak mental and physical performance. By Dr. Elise Facer-ChildsResearch fellow in sleep, circadian rhythms and neuroimagingMonash University…
