Jeremy Rifkin - The Empathic Civilisation

Bestselling author, political adviser and social and ethical prophet Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our development and our society.

Louis C.K.'s Girls Can't Have Cell Phones

"You need to build an ability to just be yourself and not be doing something. That's what the phones are taking away, is the ability to just sit there. That's being a person." - Louis C.K.

What is Compassion?

“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.”

--Pema ChödrönThe Places that Scare You 

Roman Krznaric - The Power of Outrospection

Introspection is out, and outrospection is in. Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric explains how we can help drive social change by stepping outside ourselves.

Ajahn Brahm - Loving Your Sufferings

I really enjoy the talks offered by Ajahn Brahm. In this talk, he explains the purpose of suffering in our lives and why we must embrace pain. The message is clear: embrace your pain so you can empathize and help others through their pain. There's no other way we will grow.

Mark Ruffalo Teaches Empathy on Sesame Street