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TEDx

The Power of Empathy

TEDx via YouTube

Overview

Explore the profound impact of empathy in this TEDx talk by Dr. Helen Riess, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Discover how a career-defining decision led Dr. Riess to become an emotion detective, uncovering the importance of hearing the whole person and fostering mutual feelings. Learn about the crucial role empathy plays in human survival and delve into groundbreaking research on the subject. Gain insights into the neuroscience of emotions and empathy, and understand their applications in healthcare and business. Examine the effectiveness of empathy training approaches and their implementation in various fields. Reflect on the challenges posed by cyberbullying and the potential role of empathy in addressing this issue.

Syllabus

Introduction
A careerdefining decision
An emotion detective
Hearing the whole person
Mutual feelings
Survival depends on empathy
Research on empathy
Cyberbullying

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