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Who We Are

Based at UC Berkeley, the Greater Good Science Center provides a bridge between the research community and the general public.
  • Mission & Beliefs

    We study the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being and teach skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.

  • Our Story

    Founded in 2001, our center sprang from the generosity and inspiration of Berkeley alumni Thomas and Ruth Ann Hornaday.

  • Our Impact

    We equip individuals with science-based knowledge and skills that shape their beliefs and broadly improve social and emotional well-being.

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    Meet the staff, fellows, and advisors of the Greater Good Science Center!

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    Meet the organizations that help expand our reach and impact.

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  • Jon Kabat-Zinn, It is a great good and a great gift
    “It is a great good and a great gift, this Greater Good. I bow to you for your efforts to bring these uplifting and illuminating expressions of humanity, grounded in good science, to the attention of us all.”

    ― Jon Kabat-Zinn, author and founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program

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