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Erik Barnes

  • Michael Sheen, debt relief, not-for-profit actor, Wales, household debt, debt acquisition, Good Omens, financial crisis, predatory lending, celebrity philanthropy
    Photo credit: Chrisa Hickey via Wikimedia Commons – Michael Sheen at the 81st Academy Awards on February 22, 2009
    Culture, Past Events

    Michael Sheen bought $1 million of debt for 900 strangers just to teach greedy banks a lesson

    GOOD Staff

    11/25/2025
  • psychological tricks, social hacks, Reddit, communication, social anxiety, persuasion, de-escalation, body language, conversation tips, bystander effect
    Photo credit: Canva – A group of people socializing
    Culture, Past Events

    15 ‘psychological tricks’ that can help you ‘win’ in almost every social situation

    Erik Barnes

    11/21/2025
  • replaying conversations, anxiety, mental health tips, rumination, professional help
    Photo credit: Canva – Time to get past conversations to shut up.
    Health, Well-being

    Can’t stop replaying conversations in your head? Experts share how to quiet them.

    Erik Barnes

    11/21/2025
  • music, brain, opioids, music therapy, scientific discovery
    Photo credit: Canva – Scientists have found the physical reason why music feels good.
    Editorial, Featured, Science

    Neuroscientists find that those who think music is ‘like a drug’ are actually right

    Erik Barnes

    11/21/2025
  • curiosity, conflict, conflict resolution, winning arguments, communication tips
    Photo credit: Canva – A curious approach is a winning approach.
    Ideas

    Psychology and business experts agree on one ‘curious’ key to winning arguments

    Erik Barnes

    11/19/2025
  • anxiety tip, best possible self, therapy, self-esteem, depression
    Photo credit: Canva – A daily practice could help ease your anxiety.
    Care, Editorial, Featured, Health

    Experts agree that one simple 15-minute daily exercise kills anxiety, boosts self-worth

    Erik Barnes

    11/19/2025
  • studying tip, kindergartener, explain like I'm five, interview tip, knowledge
    Photo credit: Canva – Explain it like they're five.
    Ideas

    Big tech geniuses say the best way to learn complex subjects is to think like a kindergartner

    Erik Barnes

    11/19/2025
  • xenobots, third state, cellular consciousness, anthrobots, Alex Pozhitkov, Peter Noble, life after death, medical breakthroughs, biobots, evolution
    Photo credit: Canva – (L) The sun shines through some clouds; (R) A tag on the toes of a cadaver
    Exploration, Past Events, Science, Science & Tech

    Scientists may have found a ‘third state’ of existence that begins right after death

    GOOD Staff

    11/18/2025
  • penny, us treasury, penny facts, fun facts, history
    Photo credit: Canva – No more new pennies.
    Editorial, Featured, Money

    After over 230 years, we say goodbye to the penny. Here’s how much it cost to make one.

    Erik Barnes

    11/14/2025
  • mandoline slicer, injury, nightmare stories, cooking tips, chefs
    Photo credit: Canva – Even professional chefs are wary of this kitchen tool.
    Humor

    Chefs reveal the most feared common kitchen tool that even scares the pros

    Erik Barnes

    11/13/2025
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