Helping New College Students Make the Transition
Freshmen who have more self-compassion — the degree to which people kindly treat themselves during distressing situations — better cope with the challenges associated with transitioning into college
In the Media
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As We Become Richer, Do We Become Stingier?
The poor tend to value social connections, psychologists say. But as people become wealthy, they need one another less and — according to some scientists — make fewer connections. GGSC's Dacher Keltner on the generosity divide between rich and poor.
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Empathy: The Most Important Back-to-School Supply
Vicki Zakrzewski, education director at the GGSC, says that there is a strong relationship between cognitive development and empathy.
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Are We Hardwired to Be Racist?
GGSC Director Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton on Minnesota Public Radio discussing the science of bias
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The Case for Kindness
In response to George Saunder's commencement speech promoting kindness above all other life achievements, Dacher Keltner speaks with KQED's "Forum" on how and why to be kind
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Why lasting compassion matters
GGSC's Jason Marsh on how compassion can spark action after tragedy.