TED: Why aren't we more compassionate? | Daniel Goleman

The video explores the theme of compassion, starting with a study on helping behavior at Princeton Theological Seminary. It delves into social neuroscience, highlighting how empathy is wired into our brains. The speaker discusses the impact of self-focus on empathy and provides examples from social interactions. The contrast between empathy and sociopathy is examined, followed by a discussion on compassionate consumerism. The video concludes with the importance of noticing and acting on compassion.

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