Past Events
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The Journalism of Well-Being: Reporting on Mindful Work and Positive Psychology
Jason Marsh and David Gelles on Mindful Work: How Meditation is Changing Work from the Inside Out -
Taking in the Good with Dr. Rick Hanson
In this day-long presentation, renowned teacher and best-selling author Rick Hanson will explore how mindful attention to positive experiences can cultivate happiness, resilience, love, and inner peace. -
Frans de Waal on Prosocial Primates: Empathy in Animals and Humans
Frans de Waal—one of Discover’s 47 Great Minds of Science—reviews expressions of empathy and the sense of fairness in animals. -
Putting the Science of Happiness into Practice
An in-person companion course to our blockbuster online “Science of Happiness” course. -
Michael Gazzaniga: A Life in Neuroscience
Neuroscientist Michael Gazzaniga in conversation with the GGSC’s Emiliana Simon-Thomas -
The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work
Join the GGSC and Berkeley Arts and Letters for the launch of Christine Carter’s latest book -
A Path Appears: Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn
New York Times op-ed columnist Kristof and reporter Sheryl WuDunn talk about their new book, A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity. Presented by the Greater Good Science Center and Berkeley Arts & Letters -
Roman Krznaric on Empathy: Why It Matters and How to Get It
The School of Life’s Roman Krznaric on his new book, Empathy: Why It Matters and How to Get It. Co-presented by Berkeley Arts & Letters -
Self-Compassion & the Cultivation of Happiness with Kristin Neff
This day-long seminar led by self-compassion pioneer Kristin Neff, will offer strategies for cultivating self-compassion, boosting happiness, and reducing stress in yourself and others. -
Joshua Wolf Shenk on Creativity and the Powers of Two
Author Joshua Shenk in Conversation on creativity and dynamic duos with cofounder of Mother Jones, Adam Hochschild. Introduced by the GGSC’s Jeremy Adam Smith -
The Greater Good Gratitude Summit
A day of science, stories, and inspiration, featuring a keynote by Jack Kornfield and Brother David Steindl-Rast. CE credit hours available. Live Event SOLD OUT! Webcast Registration NOW CLOSED.