Paul Zak’s research is uncovering how stories shape our brains, tie strangers together, and move us to be more empathic and generous.Stories bring brains togetherEmotional simulation is the foundation for empathy and is particularly powerful for socia…

Learner empathy is critical for all formal education efforts, not just associations.Our goals as educators or learning environment designers should always be to do something “for” learners as opposed to doing something “to” them…

Today, though, that sense of empathy is disappearing in the ranks of the Republican Party. For the most extreme conservatives, empathy is no more than liberal claptrap. It was Mitt Romney, after all, who said, “I’m not concerned about the v…

  By Carolyn GregoireBuddhists are known for promoting a philosophy of nonviolence, compassion and interconnection of all beings. According to provocative new research, simply being exposed to Buddhist terminology may be enough to activate toleran…