The Science of a Meaningful Life: Insights and Practices
Date and Time:
May 20 2016 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location:
Compass Health Center
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Dacher Keltner, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology, University of California at Berkeley, the Founder and Faculty Director of the Greater Good Science Center, and Host of the podcast "The Science of Happiness"

The Science of a Meaningful Life: Insights and Practices

Psychology | Science | Well Being

Grand Rounds Presentation

In this talk Professor Keltner will survey the recent science of human happiness and chart what has been learned about the evolution and neurophysiology of human connection. He will detail specific studies of three sources of meaning and happiness: positive emotions such as awe and compassion; social ethics such as forgiveness and cooperation; and contemplative approaches to stress. Alongside the science he will also discuss evidence based practices to cultivating the meaningful life.