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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 1d

Finding unity doesn’t mean liking everyone, it means caring anyway 💬

Do We Need to Like Each Other to Find Common Ground?

A philosopher suggests that we don't have to like each other in order to overcome polarization and work together.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 2d

The Greater Good Science Center and Berkeley’s Center for Workplace Culture & Innovation present Why Kind Leaders Win — a live + livestream event with UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons, top CEOs, and scientists on how kindness drives success.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 2d

We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit. Learn more by listening to our latest podcast episode! greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...

The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit

We explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety and despair to hope and action, with author and activist Rebecca Solnit.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 3d

Research shows helping boys talk about masculinity leads to healthier relationships and self-esteem 🌱

How to Talk With Boys About Masculinity

Conversations with your teens can counteract harmful messages from society and help them grow into confident, caring young men.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 4d

The sunk cost fallacy shows how past effort can cloud smart decision-making 🧠

How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Can Drive Bad Decisions

The more we’ve invested in past decisions, the more reluctant we are to bail out. But we can correct this bias by counting the costs of staying on course.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 5d

Grades matter, but relationships matter more. Here’s why educators are rethinking how they measure success 🎓

Can Educators Focus on Connection Rather Than Grades?

An educator made a small change to the way she gave feedback on assignments—with big results for students' engagement and confidence.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 8d

Can the Left & Right find common ground on what families need? A look at where values overlap 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 📚

Can the Right and Left Agree on What Families Need?

Family policy expert Patrick T. Brown offers some perspective on conservative views of paid leave, child care, income equality, and abortion.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 9d

Watching the best of us: 11 series that celebrate empathy, strength, and community.

Eleven TV Series That Highlight the Best in Humanity: 2025

Our contributors award our annual "Greater Goodies" to the TV shows that might help you be your best self.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 9d

Zen and mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman guides us in a meditation that invites us to listen deeply and find clarity in quiet. Learn more by listening in on our newest podcast episode!

Happiness Break: Finding Yourself in Silence

Zen and mindfulness teacher Henry Shukman guides us in a meditation that invites us to listen deeply and find clarity in quiet.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 10d

This October, tap into daily science-backed practices that uplift your spirit and spread kindness all around, explore the full happiness calendar and let each day be a chance to make the world a little brighter 🌼✨

Your Happiness Calendar for October 2025

This month, make the world a little better.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 10d

This October, educators get a daily dose of science-backed tips to build kinder, happier classrooms. Check out the full happiness calendar and bring more gratitude into your school this month! 🍂

Your Happiness Calendar for Educators for October 2025

Foster a spirit of gratitude in your classroom and school community with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 11d

Teaching courage & compassion as steps toward justice 🤝

Can We Teach Racial Justice by Talking About Virtues?

It's harder to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools these days, but there might be other ways to frame the conversation.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 12d

A quick call to friends or family can boost your mood, lower stress, and strengthen connection 📞💛

The Research-Backed Benefits of Calling Friends and Family

Science suggests that texting may not be as good a way of staying in touch and building closeness as calling someone.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 16d

Learn why uncertainty fuels anxiety and how noticing our body’s stress signals can help us find calm. Listen to out latest podcast! greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...

What to Do When Stress Takes Over

Learn why uncertainty fuels anxiety and how noticing our body’s stress signals can help us find calm.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 17d

Happiness isn’t just about wealth—countries with strong social ties, trust, and equality often score higher in well-being. 🌍

Why Some Countries Are Happier Than Their Wealth Suggests

Wealth alone does not determine how happy a nation is. Certain low-income countries are remarkably efficient at generating happiness.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 18d

Research shows that people at the end of life consistently value connection, meaning, and peace over material concerns.

What Matters Most to People Who Are Dying

A new book explains how facing mortality helps people figure out what matters most, providing life lessons for us all.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 19d

Awe in nature can spark deeper connection and inspire real action to protect our planet 🌱💫

Can Awe Awaken the Environmental Activist in Us?

Research suggests that feeling awe in nature can nudge people toward caring about and protecting the natural world.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 22d

Talking through climate fears with others can turn isolation into connection 🔄❤️

How Climate Cafes Are Helping People Process Their Emotions

Climate cafes are spaces to process emotions related to climate change, support others who are struggling with it, and foster resilience.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 23d

When was the last time you thought about your ancestors? This guided meditation by Indigenous scholar Yuria Celidwen will help you connect to your heritage and reap the potent benefits of remembering your roots. greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/ite...

Happiness Break: A Meditation to Connect to Your Roots, with Yuria Celidwen

When was the last time you thought about your ancestors? This guided meditation by Indigenous scholar Yuria Celidwen will help you connect to your heritage and reap the potent benefits of remembering ...

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 23d

Stories of love from around the world show us strength, vulnerability, and the power of being seen 👀❤️

What I Learned From 1,334 Story Ideas About Love

Reading grant applications for our new initiative on the science of love gave Katherine Reynolds Lewis a sense of hope and faith in humanity.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 24d

Calm is not giving up, it is staying grounded and clear so we can respond wisely in an age of outrage 🔑

Can You Stay Calm in a Time of Outrage?

The world doesn’t need more anger, however righteous. It needs people who can hold on to moral clarity and stay true to their values.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 26d

Understanding emotional regulation can reveal what healthy adulthood looks like 🌟

What Does an Emotionally Regulated Adult Look Like?

A new book by Marc Brackett explains how learning the skill of emotion regulation can help us build a better life.

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 26d

Psychological goal theory provides a framework for interpreting political behavior.

How Goal Psychology Helps Explain American Politics Today

How did the political party associated with stability and preservation become so interested in tearing down established institutions?

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 26d

Join us tomorrow for a free livestream with Arthur C. Brooks, best-selling author & Harvard professor! In convo with Kia Afcari (GGSC), he’ll share practical ways to bring more joy, connection & purpose into daily life. ✨

Free to attend — register now: ggsc.berkeley.edu/what_we_do/e...

Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 29d

Climate policies gain support when they feel fair, effective, and well-communicated 🌍✅

Why Are Some Climate Policies More Popular Than Others?

Research suggests that people want fair, effective climate policies—and we underestimate how much widespread support there is for them.

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