Empathy

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

Video playlists about Empathy

Jill Bolte Taylor: 10 talks on human nature

10 talks • 2h 48m
What moves Jill Bolte Taylor? "I love talks that contribute to the overall well-being of who we are as humanity -- about how we can explore ourselves as people in relationship with one another and with this beautiful planet."

Dissecting cultures of hate

6 talks • 1h 32m
What do we do with all this online venom and in-person vitriol? An exploration of where this hate comes from -- and bold ways to dismantle it.

An ode to unsung heroes

7 talks • 1h 5m
These talks honor the selfless and overall wonderful human beings who help us every day.

How to tap into our collective empathy

5 talks • 1h 18m
These TED Talks advocate for creating bridges of compassion and understanding.
See all 5 playlists on Empathy

Talks about Empathy

14:55

Poet Ali

The language of being human

Posted May 2020
10:38

Oliver Jeffers

An ode to living on Earth

Posted Apr 2020
10:50

Jeannie Suk Gersen

How understanding divorce can help your marriage

Posted Apr 2020
10:24

Yifat Susskind

In uncertain times, think like a mother

Posted Apr 2020
13:57

Renée Lertzman

How to turn climate anxiety into action

Posted Mar 2020
15:20

Lisa Godwin

How teachers can help students navigate trauma

Posted Feb 2020
7:28

Matthew A. Wilson

The health benefits of clowning around

Posted Feb 2020
11:03

Ipsita Dasgupta

To challenge the status quo, find a "co-conspirator"

Posted Jan 2020
15:49

Valorie Kondos Field

Why winning doesn't always equal success

Posted Dec 2019
7:49

Heidi Boisvert

How I'm using biological data to tell better stories — and spark social change

Posted Dec 2019
9:57

Emily Nagoski

How couples can sustain a strong sexual connection for a lifetime

Posted Sep 2019
10:11

Sara Valencia Botto

When do kids start to care about other people's opinions?

Posted Aug 2019
14:42

Barbara J. King

Grief and love in the animal kingdom

Posted Jul 2019
10:36

Jonny Sun

You are not alone in your loneliness

Posted Jun 2019
12:42

Christoph Niemann

You are fluent in this language (and don't even know it)

Posted Jul 2018
5:26

Essam Daod

How we can bring mental health support to refugees

Posted Jun 2018
See all 47 talks on Empathy

Exclusive articles about Empathy

How to raise a child who cares

Ever worry that your kid is a jerk? Or wish they’d send a thank-you note without your forcing them to do it? Empathy can be developed and encouraged in young people. Psychiatris...

Is empathy overrated?

While it may result in tremendous good, empathy can also be narrow, biased and surprisingly insensitive, argues psychology professor Paul Bloom. Does empathy make the world a be...

Why boys should read girl books

The other day, I got rejected. It wasn’t over love, but nevertheless it stung: a middle school declined my offer to speak to their kids about my latest book, The Gutsy Girl: Esc...
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