Greater Good Senior Editor Jeremy Adam Smith talks with 
June 2009
The Daddy Brain
Moms aren't the only ones whose bodies change after having a baby. Jeremy Adam Smith reveals the new science of fatherhood.
The Activism Cure
People who give to others give healthier, happier lives to themselves, argues Meredith Maran.
May 2009
Born to Blush
Dacher Keltner reveals why embarrassment is good for all of us.
Happiness, the Hard Way
Do you want to be happy? Then focus on making other people happy, argues Darrin M. McMahon.
April 2009
Why is There Peace?
Violence is declining, argues psychologist Steven Pinker. What are we doing right?
You Talkin' To Me?
Sociologist Randall Collins suggests four practical, research-tested ways to defuse violence.
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WINTER 2009
Why Make Art?
New research suggests the arts may boost students' academic performance, but many scientists aren't convinced. So what are the arts good for these days? This issue considers therapeutic, emotional, cognitive, and other benefits of the arts.
SELECTED ARTICLES FROM OUR CURRENT ISSUE:
The Birth of the Arts
Throughout our history, humans have felt compelled to make art. Ellen Dissanayake explains why.
Does Art Heal?
At Shands HealthCare in Florida, artists and physicians have been partners for 18 years, reports Meera Lee Sethi. Their program is proving the clinical benefits of creativity.
Everyday Art
Christine Carter reveals six steps for boosting kids' creativity.
Plus:
Global Compassion
A conversation between the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman
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