Judging someone’s thoughts or actions should take into account how much agency they have and the good or bad they are doing. While it makes sense to judge other people charitably, that doesn't mean we ...

It’s time again for the Greater Goodies, honoring movies from the past year that exemplify human strengths and virtues.

This four-part article series provides parents and caregivers research-backed insights from renowned experts to everyday ...

In early childhood classrooms, silence is one of the most mysterious behaviors we meet.

While drug-induced mystical experiences can have benefits, research suggests they may not be enough to create lasting change.

There is pressure to forgive in many settings, including the church. But this culture can change—and people can find more authentic forgiveness.

We need compassion because life is hard. We are all susceptible to diseases and injuries. Every one of us has a lifespan that had a start and will have an end. Just like you, I am vulnerable to ...

Researchers are studying what contributes to youth violence and how certain communities have succeeded in making real change.

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Many of us could probably close our eyes or plug our ears and get a rudimentary sense of what it might be like to lose our sight or hearing. But it’s impossible to imagine what life would be like ...

In 2008, Sallie Krawcheck was CEO of the Global Wealth Management division at Citigroup. Her company sold clients what Citigroup firmly believed were low-risk investments. After these investments ...

“It is much safer to be feared than loved,” writes Niccolò Machiavelli in The Prince, his classic 16th-century treatise advocating manipulation and occasional cruelty as the best means to power.