Nicer is a large scientific encyclopedia article for a scientific and technical site on behalf of an outstanding scientist and doctor of sciences. It gives an overview of the development, current state and future prospects of the science of niceness.
The article starts with a definition of the term “niceness”, which it describes as meaning “the quality or state of being kind, pleasant or agreeable”. It then goes on to discuss the history of the study of niceness, tracing its origins back to ancient Greece. The article then looks at the work of modern day scientists in this field, outlining some of the key theories and research findings. Finally, it offers some predictions for the future direction of this rapidly developing science.