“The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions,” which took place July 19th to 22nd, 2012 in Telluride, Colorado, was the first large-scale international conference of its kind dedicated to scientific inquiry into compassion. The conference convened a unique group of leading world experts in the fields of altruism, compassion, and service to present their latest research. This talk was part of the panel “Neurotransmitters, Neuropeptides, Genes and Compassion” by Joel Finkelstein, Ph.D. candidate
The Science of Compassion: “Neurotransmitters, Neuropeptides, Genes and Compassion” Q&A
“The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions,” which took place July 19th to 22nd, 2012 in Telluride, Colorado, was the first large-scale international conference of its kind dedicated to scientific inquiry into compassion. The conference convened a unique group of leading world experts in the fields of altruism, compassion, and service to present their latest research. This was the Q&A for the panel “Neurotransmitters, Neuropeptides, Genes and Compassion” by Clifford Saron, PhD, Firdaus Dhabhar, PhD, Sue Carter, PhD, Steve Cole, PhD, Sarina Rodrigues Saturn, PhD, & Joel Finkelstein, PhD candidate.
The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions – Brian Knutson, Ph.D.
“The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions,” which took place July 19th to 22nd, 2012 in Telluride, Colorado, was the first large-scale international conference of its kind dedicated to scientific inquiry into compassion. The conference convened a unique group of leading world experts in the fields of altruism, compassion, and service to present their latest research. This talk was part of the panel “Neural Indices of Compassion” by Brian Knutson, Ph.D.
The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions – Judson Brewer, MD, PhD
“The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions,” which took place July 19th to 22nd, 2012 in Telluride, Colorado, was the first large-scale international conference of its kind dedicated to scientific inquiry into compassion. The conference convened a unique group of leading world experts in the fields of altruism, compassion, and service to present their latest research. This talk was part of the panel “Neural Indices of Compassion” by Judson Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.
The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions – Joan Chiao, Ph.D.
“The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions,” which took place July 19th to 22nd, 2012 in Telluride, Colorado, was the first large-scale international conference of its kind dedicated to scientific inquiry into compassion. The conference convened a unique group of leading world experts in the fields of altruism, compassion, and service to present their latest research. This talk was part of the panel “Neural Indices of Compassion” by Joan Chiao, Ph.D.
Meng Wu Lecture: David Sloan Wilson
David Sloan Wilson presenting his talk, “Compassion and Altruism from an Integrated Evolutionary Perspective,” at a Meng Wu Lecture on January 9th, 2012.
Meng Wu Lecture: Dacher Keltner, Ph.D.
Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., presenting his talk, “The Compassionate Instinct: A Darwinian Tale of Survival of the Kindest.”
Meng Wu Lecture: Dr. Kristin Neff
Dr. Kristin Neff presenting her talk, “The Science of Self-Compassion.”
Meng Wu Lecture: Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt persenting his talk, “When Compassion Leads to Sacrilege.”
Meng Wu Lecture: Richard Davidson, Ph.D.
Richard Davidson, Ph.D., presenting his talk, “The Emergence of Contemplative Neuroscience,” at a Meng Wu Lecture on October 2nd, 2012.
Conversations on Compassion: Jon Kabat-Zinn
Conversations on Compassion with Dr. James Doty and Jon Kabat-Zinn, hosted by CCARE at Stanford University on December 14, 2011.
Conversations on Compassion: Congressman Tim Ryan
Conversations on Compassion with Dr. James Doty and Congressman Tim Ryan, hosted by CCARE at Stanford University on May 7, 2012.
Conversations on Compassion: Thupten Jinpa, PhD
Thupten Jinpa has been a principal English translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama since 1985. He has translated and edited more than a dozen books by the Dalai Lama including the New York Times bestseller Ethics for the New Millennium (Riverhead, 1999), Transforming the Mind (Thorsons, 2000), and Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality (Morgan Road Books, 2005). Jinpa’s own works include Self, Reality and Reason in Tibetan Philosophy and Mind Training: The Great Collection. Thupten Jinpa received his early education and training as a monk and received the Geshe Lharam degree from Ganden Monastic University, south India. Jinpa holds B.A. Honors in Philosophy and a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, both from Cambridge University, UK, where he also worked as a research fellow in Eastern Religion. Since 1999 Jinpa has been the president of the Institute of Tibetan Classics and editor-in-chief of the Institute’s The Library of Tibetan Classics series. Jinpa is an adjunct professor at McGill University’s Faculty of Religious Studies and is a senior contemplative advisor to the Mind and Life Institute, dedicated to fostering creative dialogue between the Buddhist tradition and modern science.
Lectures: Dr. Yotam Heineberg
Dr. Yotam Heineberg presenting his talk, “Tracking Values and Behaviors Online.”
Lectures: Michael W. Kraus
Michael W. Kraus presenting his talk, “Noblesse Oblige? Empathy, Compassion, and Social Class in America.”
Lecture: Dr. Philip G. Zimbardo
“Heroic Transformations from Violence to Peace Healing and Compassion in Wounded Communities,” presented by Dr. Yotam Heineberg, Dr. Philip G. Zimbardo, Dr. Rony Berger, and Mr. Rudy Corpuz Jr.
Film Screening and Q&A with Tom Shadyac, Film Director
Tom Shadyac, film director, answering the audience’s questions after a film screening of his documentary ‘I AM’ at Stanford University on October 25, 2012.
Lecture: Dr. Robin Youngson
Dr. Robin Youngson, giving a lecture on his new book “Compassion in Healthcare” at Stanford University on November 8, 2012.
Lecture: Stephanie Brown, PhD
Dr. Stephanie Brown, presenting her lecture on “The Neurobiological Basis of Compassion and Implications for Inflammatory Disease” at Stanford University on October 11th, 2012
TEDxHayward – Emiliana Simon-Thomas – Why Compassion is Good for You
Emiliana Simon-Thomas Ph.D. is the Associate Director and a Senior Scientist at CCARE, the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford. She earned her doctorate and did postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley, examining the behaviors, affective properties, cognitive appraisals, and autonomic and neural signals associated with pro-social states like love of humanity and compassion. At CCARE, Emiliana is continuing to investigate the multifaceted properties of compassion, running studies that investigate the effects of compassion cultivation on health, well-being, and psychosocial functions, and organizing events around highlighting compassion science and promoting greater exchange and collaboration.
About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
TEDxHayward – Daniel Martin – Seeing is Feeling, Feeling is Doing – Elevation Mapping
Dan is an associate professor of Management at Cal State East Bay. His research areas include: Human Resource Management, racism and prejudice, social hierarchy maintenance, and religiosity/spirituality. Dan is also the cofounder and Vice President of Alinea Group, and works with an array of private, public and non-profit organizations on HRM issues (Selection, Organizational Assessment, T/D). Dan holds a Ph.D. in social/industrial/organizational psychology from Howard University. He is published in Human Organization, Personnel Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Ethics and Behavior, Equal Opportunities International, Management Research Review, Intelligence, Military Psychology, and Skeptic.
About TEDx
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
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The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions – Bill Harbaugh, Ph.D.
“The Science of Compassion: Origins, Measures, and Interventions,” which took place July 19th to 22nd, 2012 in Telluride, Colorado, was the first large-scale international conference of its kind dedicated to scientific inquiry into compassion. The conference convened a unique group of leading world experts in the fields of altruism, compassion, and service to present their latest research. This talk was part of the panel “Neural Indices of Compassion” by Bill Harbaugh, Ph.D.