This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American What does it take to live a meaningful life?

When Bad Things Happen: Getting Through It May Add Meaning to Your Life There is a line of psychological research that suggests that getting through difficult or negative experiences, such as death, ...

Is your life monotonous or filled with enriching experiences? Here’s how to know if you’re living a “psychologically rich” life. Is your life stuck in routine or brimming with experiences that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. A new study identifies states where you’re most likely to ...

The reason why diversity is so important for tech teams is because difference in opinions and life experience can lead to more innovative ideas, as well as ensure technology is developed with features ...

As a society, we are becoming more accepting of mental illness—and this is a good thing. At the same time, the range of emotions we experience from time to time, such as sadness, anger, irritability, ...