Tag: Science
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The Compassionate Instinct: The Science of Human Goodness
Leading scientists and science writers reflect on the life-changing, perspective-changing, new science of human goodness In these pages you will hear from Steven Pinker, who asks, “Why is there peace?”; Robert Sapolsky, who examines violence among primates; Paul Ekman, who talks with the Dalai Lama about global compassion; Daniel Goleman, who proposes “constructive anger”; and […]
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How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative
We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy Scientists are beginning to find evidence that being in nature has a profound impact on our brains and our behavior, helping us to reduce anxiety, brooding, and stress, and increase our attention […]