A radical experiment in empathy

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DECEMBER 14, 2014 CLASSIC TED TALK Sam Richards: A radical experiment in empathy 18:07 minutes · TEDxPSU Can anyone truly understand and empathize with another person? By leading the Americans in his audience step by step through the thought process, sociologist Sam Richards sets an extraordinary challenge: Can they understand -- not approve of, but understand -- the motivations of an Iraqi insurgent? It's a bold thought experiment worth trying. Watch now »     PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Our future in cities Explore the crowded favelas, greened-up blocks and futuristic districts that could shape the future of cities -- and take a profane, hilarious side trip to the suburbs.Watch » 15 TED Talks · Total run time 3:44:39