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Empathy
"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
10mins
People are having less sex than ever. 3 experts explain the keys to maintaining a passionate relationship.
A panel of healthcare professionals much preferred responses that came from the chatbot in a recent study.
The curiosity of children is a national resource. Adults destroy it.
7mins
Why the best negotiators are nice, not tough.
Considering the perspectives of others has important benefits for individuals and for society. There is one easy way to do it.
John Templeton Foundation
5mins
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty reveals the secret to “good power.”
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
Extreme home environments — either very supportive or harshly negligent — tend to produce more sensitive kids.
“We are biologically programmed to have empathy. It’s something we can’t suppress.”
There's a link between dark personality traits and breaches of battlefield ethics.
11mins
Train for any argument with Harvard’s former debate coach, Bo Seo.
Instead of walking a mile in someone’s shoes, try reading a chapter in their book.
Sex, it turns out, isn’t as easy or simple as popular culture might lead us to believe.
6mins
Chloé Valdary shares the ancient Stoic principle that can defeat modern despair.
5mins
Make it simple. Make it clear. Make it stick. Alan Alda on how to get everyone to understand your thoughts.
John Templeton Foundation
Fathers’ brains adjust their structure and function to parenthood.
"Kids are always asking two questions of parents: 'Am I safe?' and 'Am I real?'"
Wizbang innovations capture the public’s imagination, but thoughtful, incremental development is often more valuable to those in need.
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
7mins
We don’t need one Elon Musk. We need 8 billion empathic futurists.
4mins
Should you confess to cheating? A Columbia ethics professor explains.
4mins
Your brain is wired for trauma. And it can be hot-wired to forget it.
More than any other nation, Japan tends to feel comfortable with the idea of humanoid robots entering the home.
Something doesn't add up.
4mins
“Conflict is useful. The question is how do you deal with conflict effectively.”
Which one is the funniest?
Every Christmas could be the last Christmas.