Dr. Helen Riess is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She directs the Empathy & Relational

Dr. Helen Riess is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She directs the Empathy & Relational Science Program, conducting research on the neuroscience of emotions and empathy. Dr. Riess is also Co-Founder, Chief Scientist, and Chairman of Empathetics, LLC, and a faculty member at the Harvard Macy Institute for Physician Leaders. Her career focuses on the patient-doctor relationship and teaching, with her empathy training approach proven effective in randomized controlled trials.

This TEDxMiddlebury talk, titled "The power of empathy," explores these insights. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events designed to share TED-like experiences.

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was published on December 10, 2013.

A research professor and best-selling author, Dr. Brown has spent a decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Watch her full talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," or explore her book, *Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead* (Penguin Portfolio, 2013).

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Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric, an internationally renowned expert on empathy, introduces "outrospection" as a powerful approach to driving social change. He is the author of 'Empathy: A

Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric, an internationally renowned expert on empathy, introduces "outrospection" as a powerful approach to driving social change. He is the author of 'Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution', a founding faculty member of The School of Life, and founder of the world's first digital Empathy Library. Krznaric shares his insights on empathy and outrospection on his website and Twitter.

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Roman Krznaric's book, 'Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution', is available for purchase on Amazon and at your local bookstore.

Bestselling author and political adviser Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and its profound impact on our development and society. This content is from a lecture given as part of

Bestselling author and political adviser Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and its profound impact on our development and society. This content is from a lecture given as part of the RSA's free public events program, uploaded on May 6, 2010.

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Doug Fine is a best-selling author, comedic investigative journalist, and solar-powered goatherder. He has reported from five continents for major outlets including the Washington Post, New York

Doug Fine is a best-selling author, comedic investigative journalist, and solar-powered goatherder. He has reported from five continents for major outlets including the Washington Post, New York Times, Wired, and NPR. A former New Yorker, he now lives at the Funky Butte Ranch in Silver City, New Mexico.

At TEDx ABQ in September 2013, Fine discussed the "I-gene," our indigenous connection to nature. He emphasized the importance of getting outdoors to awaken this gene, enabling us to thrive in both the natural and digital worlds.