A radical experiment in empathy

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October 18, 2014 Today’s classic TED Talk Sam Richards: A radical experiment in empathy 18:07 minutes · TEDxPSU By leading the Americans in his audience step by step, sociologist Sam Richards sets an extraordinary challenge: Can they understand -- not approve of, but simply understand -- the motivations of an Iraqi insurgent? And by extension, can anyone truly understand and empathize with another? Watch now »     Playlist of the Day 10 talks from authors These well-known writers weave beautiful words on the page … and on the stage. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:40:32 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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