We all know people who seem to be universally respected by everyone they encounter, while other people seem to meet more often with disrespect and even disdain. At least in part, this happens because ...

Truly good people have a way of showing up for others in the same way they'd want others to show up for them. Some people in this world don't have to try too hard when it comes to good things ...

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. One day in March 2014, Caitlin ...

Are people naturally good or bad? This big question is one that inspired me to pursue a career in psychology and conduct research on trust and human cooperation. I have come to believe, after years of ...

In a recent column, I made references to a book about the Grand Canyon entitled “A Walk in the Park” by Kevin Fedarko. As a result of that, a reader and friend of “Inside Sanpete” from Georgia ...

Why is American politics so polarized around issues of race, class, and social identity? And why do some people act in prejudiced ways even when they intend to be fair? Keith Payne uses experimental ...

GOOD PEOPLE is a good story with good acting. Class struggle, opportunities and societal constraints are all on display. Ultimately, it all comes down to choices, the ones you make and the ones you ...

On a flight home, Caitlin Shetterly told the man next to her that after 9/11, flying made her nervous. Then the man told her something she'll... 'Most people are good': How a stranger's words became a ...