# 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](/source/University_of_California,_Berkeley).

## Introduction

The center was founded by [Dacher Keltner](/source/Dacher_Keltner) in 2001, with a donation from UC Berkeley alumni Thomas and Ruth Hornaday following the death of their daughter from cancer.[1] Based at the [University of California, Berkeley](/source/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.[2] 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. [3]

## Podcasts and print magazine

The center produces the podcast *The Science of Happiness*.[4] *Greater Good* magazine (ISSN [1553-3239](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/1553-3239); 2004–2009) was a quarterly magazine published by the center, edited by [Dacher Keltner](/source/Dacher_Keltner), of the [University of California, Berkeley](/source/University_of_California,_Berkeley),[1] and journalist Jason Marsh.[5] The magazine highlighted scientific research into the roots of [compassion](/source/Compassion), [altruism](/source/Altruism), and [empathy](/source/Empathy) and included stories of compassion in action, providing a bridge between social scientists and parents, educators, community leaders, and policy makers.[6] The magazine was nominated by the *[Utne Reader](/source/Utne_Reader)* as one of the top independent publications in the country.[7]

## References

1. White, Daphne (July 26, 2017). ["Dacher Keltner pursues happiness (and other things) at the Greater Good Science Center"](http://www.berkeleyside.com/2017/07/26/dacher-keltner-pursues-happiness-things-greater-good-science-center/). Oregon Social Learning Center. Retrieved 2016-09-28.

1. ["Our Mission"](https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/who_we_are/about). *GGSC*. Retrieved 2017-12-05.

1. Dacher, Keltner. ["Greater Good"](https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/who_we_are/about). *Greater Good Science Center*. Brene Brown.

1. ["Our Story"](https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/who_we_are/our_story). GGSC. Retrieved 2019-05-21.

1. ["Greater Good Magazine"](https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/what_we_do/greater_good_magazine). GGSC. Retrieved 2016-09-28.

1. ["Our Mission"](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/about). *Greater Good Magazine*. the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. Retrieved 2017-10-12.

1. ["Utne Independent Press Awards Nominees 2009"](http://www.utne.com/Media/Independent-Press-Awards-Best-Magazines-Nominees-2009). utne.com. 2009-12-04. Retrieved 2016-09-28.

## Notes

- ["www.lime.com/magazines?uri=commongroundmag.com/lime/2005/05/dob0505.htmlml"](http://www.lime.com/magazines?uri=commongroundmag.com/lime/2005/05/dob0505.htmlml). *Common Ground Magazine*. May 1, 2005.[dead link]
- ["In good we trust"](http://www.sanfranmag.com/story/good-we-trust). *San Francisco Magazine*. June 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ["Social Sciences"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110607141042/http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6612155.html). *Library Journal*. November 15, 2008. Archived from [the original](http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6612155.html) on June 7, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ["Cultivating Happiness"](https://www.sfgate.com/magazine/article/Cultivating-Happiness-3299321.php). *San Francisco Chronicle*. December 30, 2007. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- Keltner, Dacher & Marsh, Jason (December 1, 2006). ["We Are All Bystanders"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100227092905/http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/archive/2006fallwinter/keltnermarsh.html). *Greater Good*. Archived from [the original](http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/archive/2006fallwinter/keltnermarsh.html) on February 27, 2010. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- ["Forgiveness, Truth and Reconciliation"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110719143812/http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/archive/2004fallwinter/Fall04_Tutu.pdf). *Greater Good*. Fall 2004. Archived from [the original](http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/archive/2004fallwinter/Fall04_Tutu.pdf) on July 19, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
- Grossman, Dave (Summer 2007). ["Hope on the Battlefield"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071130020544/http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/archive/2007summer/grossman.html). *Greater Good*. Archived from [the original](http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/greatergood/archive/2007summer/grossman.html) on 2007-11-30. Retrieved March 1, 2011.

## External links

- [Greater Good Science Center Website](http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/)
- [Raising Happiness Blog: Science for Joyful Kids and Happier Parents](http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/half_full/)
- [Greater Good Education Blog](http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/education)

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