The Science of Character

The Science of Character (8 mins) explores the neuroscience and social science that proves that we can shape who we are, and who we want to be in the world. The film is available with subtitles in Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Russian, and Swahili.

The Science of Character premiered to the world on the first ever Character Day, with screenings in 1,500 different schools, homes, and organizations, all on the same day, and all linked together through a global livestream Q&A (back in 2014, long before this was something that happened!).

The response was so wonderful that we continued Character Day as an annual event. By the sixth year, Character Day had grown to over 200,000 events in 125 countries and all 50 states.

directed by @tiffanyshlain
produced by sawyer steele
writen by tiffanyshlain and sawyer steele
animated by una lorenzen
Original Soundtrack written by DJ Spooky. Ending Music Courtesy of Extension Music, LLC: "Fortyfive," Written by Jordan S. Smith, Performed by Bootstraps
sound design: dave nelson & outpost studios

[ttaytaylor]

School brought you here and you damn well know it

[evie]

my online school made me watch this anyone same?

[lynneaw]

Very powerful. If you are in school and you are hearing about this its because this is definitely something you need to learn. I am now 27 and I am taking a Career Choices and changes course. I wish someone would have brought these ideas to light when I was younger. I feel like I could have been on a path to success a lot sooner.

[Dr.Merouane]

I came from the Positive psychology course on coursera.who is else? great job guys 👍

[harlowpotter]

When your friends mom directed this and she was in your class when the teacher assigned this as a assignment when your teacher had no Idea it was one of her students mom.

[nicollesquillante]

Oh my God, I have tears! This is beautiful! Science is amazing, and the possibility to become your fullest self and helping others do that as well is simply inspiring. Thank you for the wonderful video, it's absolutely enlightening and enriching. I will show it to my students. Thank you thank you!

[tiffanyshlainfilms]

#CharacterDay is here! Watch and share our new 8min film The Science of Character here. Then join the global Q&A and find more resources at www.letitripple.org 

[LornaFaith]

Love that "celebrate all the things that go right..." Thanks for sharing!

[naturalnikkismile]

Great video! We used to depend on religion to teach character and a strong family values but so much has changed and we never address institutional fixed mindsets that have passed down hidden lack of character. We have to start having real conversations about how we teach each human being the power of having good character from cradle through life.

[andresfelipeescallonportil]

It is definitely a lesson for everybody to believe in oneself´s potential...

[EimiExplo]

the editing and the word choice is nice. Thank you for lightening my day during quarantine.

[blakethompson]

HELLO FELLOW SOUTAR GANG!!

had to watch this during quarantine.. definitely lightened the mood!!

[MariaRepovaCommunication]

I came across this today. It is such a beautiful video. It brought me to tears. It was so full of love and forward-looking. Thank you for creating it.

[jorgepardocoach]

Excelente Video sobre la fortaleza del carácter: Optimismo, Gratitud, Inteligencia social, Curiosidad, Autocontrol, Entusiasmo y Perseverancia

[m_v_rsv]

Who else had to see for school, and immodestly thought a boring English video. Then you saw the video and you where like 😯 wow life changer

[ChefBendOregon]

Wow, this video is blowing my mind. Especially when I'm trying to discover something new in my career this 2020.

[DonMorganPhD]

Amazing how much information is packaged in an entertaining summary of positive psychology.

[gachacute]

School brought me here and now I watch it whenever I’m sad. I do not know why but I do.

[catherineangelavillanesvil]

Me gustó el video y lo que rescato para mí, es:
Incondicional, apesar de las circunstancias que se presenten ser hijo, hermano y amigo.
Bondadoso, ayudar a mi prójimo sin pedir nada a cambio
Responsable, cumplir con mis obligaciones tanto en mi hogar, en el colegio y en vida diaria.
Mathias Ibrahim Carrillo Villanes.

[sergiorosa]

Great! Thanks for share with us this so many important subject.
I hope that the universities pay attention in that.