The Power of Kindness - Neuroscience Perspective on Compassion

Explore the profound impact of kindness in this 11-minute TEDx talk by Professor William (Bill) Ju at TEDxUofT. Discover why kindness holds as much importance as academic credentials in the real world and how it can improve lives, even in challenging times. Learn about the emotional and neuroscientific benefits of compassion, and understand its potential to unlock hidden capabilities in future generations. Gain insights from Professor Ju's extensive research on kindness and its effects on those around us. Delve into the speaker's background as a Neuroscientist and Full Professor at the University of Toronto, and his current focus on enhancing undergraduate student experiences through compassion-based teaching in post-pandemic classrooms.