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<br>Illustration by Leigh Wells<br>Based at the University of California, Berkeley, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives. Since 2001, we have been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life. And we have been without peer in our award-winning efforts to translate and disseminate this science to the public. | <br>Illustration by Leigh Wells<br>Based at the University of California, Berkeley, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives. Since 2001, we have been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life. And we have been without peer in our award-winning efforts to translate and disseminate this science to the public. | ||
== CORE THEMES: == | <br> | ||
GRATITUDE | |||
ALTRUISM | == CORE THEMES: == | ||
COMPASSION | |||
EMPATHY | *GRATITUDE | ||
FORGIVENESS | *ALTRUISM | ||
HAPPINESS | *COMPASSION | ||
MINDFULNESS | *EMPATHY | ||
*FORGIVENESS | |||
*HAPPINESS | |||
*MINDFULNESS | |||
Revision as of 13:46, 15 January 2015
The Greater Good Science Center studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.
Illustration by Leigh Wells
Based at the University of California, Berkeley, the GGSC is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only do we sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, we help people apply this research to their personal and professional lives. Since 2001, we have been at the fore of a new scientific movement to explore the roots of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior—the science of a meaningful life. And we have been without peer in our award-winning efforts to translate and disseminate this science to the public.
CORE THEMES:
- GRATITUDE
- ALTRUISM
- COMPASSION
- EMPATHY
- FORGIVENESS
- HAPPINESS
- MINDFULNESS