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Empathy

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Empathy.

Video playlists about Empathy

How to bring empathy and authenticity to your life

Empathy and authenticity: These two very human traits are what the world — and your life — need right now.

The paradox of loneliness

Feel alone? You're not, well, alone. Enjoy a thoughtful collection of TED talks to remind you that solo feeling is a shared and universal experience.

How to tap into our collective empathy

These TED Talks advocate for creating bridges of compassion and understanding.

An ode to unsung heroes

These talks honor the selfless and overall wonderful human beings who help us every day.

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Talks about Empathy

Bel Trew

War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence

Chezare A. Warren

The difference between false empathy and true support

Gary Barker

A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy

Chris Anderson

It's time for infectious generosity. Here's how

Adriann Negreros

Don't be a jerk to your barista — and other thoughts on frontline work

Sheena Meade

How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system

Alexis Powell-Howard

What to expect from a therapy session

Gautam Shah

Can the metaverse bring us closer to wildlife?

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

How to tap into your awareness -- and why meditation is easier than you think

Micaela Mantegna

How to stop the metaverse from becoming the internet's bad sequel

Platon

Stories of photographing monumental people -- from Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

The evolution of marriage with Esther Perel

Jamil Zaki

How to escape the cynicism trap

Esther Perel

The routines, rituals and boundaries we need in stressful times

Leslie Herod

What if mental health workers responded to emergency calls?

Conversations with People Who Hate Me

The Trans Ban

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Exclusive articles about Empathy

5 exercises to help you build more empathy

Just like we take care of our bodies and our mental health, developing empathy is a way to take care of our social health, says psychology professor Jamil Zaki PhD.

Posted Mar 2021

How literature — yes, literature — can help you better connect with others

What is literature good for? Plenty -- it increases our ability to "read" other people, lights up multiple parts of our brain and can even help reduce bias, says poet and creative writing teacher Beth Ann Fennelly.

Posted Mar 2021

3 simple ways to express empathy in your next conversation

It’s not hard to recognize when a friend, family member or colleague is having a rough day, but what isn't as easy is knowing what to say. The next time that happens, use these three tips to show you're there for them, from social entrepreneur Gwen Yi Wong.

Posted Mar 2021

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