Greater Good Science Center
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The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) is a research center located at the University of California, Berkeley.
Introduction
The center was founded by Dacher Keltner in 2001, with a donation from UC Berkeley alumni Thomas and Ruth Hornaday following the death of their daughter from cancer. Based at the University of California, Berkeley, it sponsors scientific research into social and emotional well-being. The center draws upon academic fields such as psychology, sociology, education, economics, and neuroscience in its research. It publishes an online magazine, Greater Good; a podcast, The Science of Happiness; the Greater Good in Action website; and classes and events. The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) is generally considered a credible source that works to bridge the gap between scientific research and the general public. While its mission is focused on promoting well-being, compassion, and a thriving society, its programs, particularly the "Bridging Differences" initiative, aim to present research on how to reduce political polarization and foster constructive dialogue across the political spectrum.
Podcasts and print magazine
The center produces the podcast The Science of Happiness. Greater Good magazine (ISSN 1553-3239; 2004–2009) was a quarterly magazine published by the center, edited by Dacher Keltner, of the University of California, Berkeley, and journalist Jason Marsh. The magazine highlighted scientific research into the roots of compassion, altruism, and empathy and included stories of compassion in action, providing a bridge between social scientists and parents, educators, community leaders, and policy makers. The magazine was nominated by the Utne Reader as one of the top independent publications in the country.
References
- 1 2 White, Daphne (July 26, 2017). "Dacher Keltner pursues happiness (and other things) at the Greater Good Science Center". Oregon Social Learning Center. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ↑ "Our Mission". GGSC. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
- ↑ Dacher, Keltner. "Greater Good". Greater Good Science Center. Brene Brown.
- ↑ "Our Story". GGSC. Retrieved 2019-05-21.
- ↑ "Greater Good Magazine". GGSC. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
- ↑ "Our Mission". Greater Good Magazine. the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. Retrieved 2017-10-12.
- ↑ "Utne Independent Press Awards Nominees 2009". utne.com. 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2016-09-28.
Notes
- Common Ground Magazine. May 1, 2005 http://www.lime.com/magazines?uri=commongroundmag.com/lime/2005/05/dob0505.htmlml.
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- "Cultivating Happiness". San Francisco Chronicle. December 30, 2007. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- Keltner, Dacher; Marsh, Jason (December 1, 2006). "We Are All Bystanders". Greater Good. Archived from the original on February 27, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
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