A Radical Experiment in Empathy
Offered By: TED-Ed via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a thought-provoking journey with sociologist Sam Richards as he challenges the audience to understand the motivations of an Iraqi insurgent in this 18-minute TED talk. Explore the limits of empathy and understanding as Richards guides viewers step-by-step through a unique thought experiment, encouraging them to consider perspectives vastly different from their own. Delve into the complexities of human motivation and the power of empathy in bridging cultural and ideological divides. Filmed at TEDxPSU, this talk pushes the boundaries of conventional thinking and invites viewers to question their own capacity for understanding those with radically different experiences and viewpoints.
Syllabus
A radical experiment in empathy - Sam Richards
Taught by
TED-Ed
Related Courses
Model ThinkingUniversity of Michigan via Coursera Networked Life
University of Pennsylvania via Coursera Introduction to Sociology
Princeton University via Coursera Gender Through Comic Books
Canvas Network Social Media
Canvas Network