What Does It Mean for Empathy to be - The Fuel of Democracy

Explore the intersection of empathy, technology, and democracy in this thought-provoking 29-minute talk by renowned ethnographer Sherry Turkle at The Aspen Institute. Delve into Turkle's groundbreaking research on digital culture and its impact on human relationships, as she discusses themes from her books "Reclaiming Conversation" and "Alone Together." Gain insights into her personal journey and professional work through her memoir "The Empathy Diaries," hailed as "an instant classic" by The New York Times. Examine the crucial role of empathy in sustaining democratic societies and consider how technology influences our capacity for understanding and connecting with others.

What Does It Mean for Empathy to be “The Fuel of Democracy”