How can you tell if someone is kind? Ask how rich they are.
Studies show that the wealthy are less empathetic than the poor, whether they're driving a car or serving in Congress.
In the Media
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It’s Time for Doctors to Prescribe Outdoor Therapy
Dacher Keltner's Great Outdoor Lab studies show there are health benefits to being outside.
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United States Ranks in Top 10 for Empathy
The United States may soon drop from their position in the top 10.
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The Science of Gratitude
Thankful people tend to be healthier.
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Feeling Awe May Be the Secret to Health and Happiness
Awe could lead to great health and happiness.
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UC Berkeley Faculty to Teach United Arab Emirates Science of Happiness
Greater Good Science Center's Dacher Keltner and Emiliana Simon-Thomas will be teaching the Science of Happiness course in the UAE.