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Despite how advanced robots have become, getting them to feel the way humans do is an incredibly complex challenge.

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While critics argue that empathy can be limiting, new research finds that empathy and reasoning work together to drive people ...

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The results are revealing. Countries like Nicaragua, Nepal, and Kyrgyzstan far outperform expectations, reporting levels of life satisfaction that rival or exceed those of much wealthier nations.

New research finds that connecting with strangers not only boosts your mood—it helps build a kinder, more cooperative society ...

More and more people are turning to ChatGPT or other AI chatbots for advice and emotional support, and it’s easy to see why. Unlike a friend or a therapist, a chatbot is always available, listens to ...

Marc Brackett explains what's wrong with the way society teaches (or doesn't teach) children about dealing with feelings—and how we can do better.

Having children led Elissa Strauss to explore what it means to care, and whether we can expand the care we have for our kids to others.