Compassion's Role in Social Infrastructure and Resilience: Dr. David DeSteno at TEDxNortheasternU

Dr. David Desteno, a Northeastern University professor of psychology, shares his studies on human compassion, connection, and resilience.

Dr. David Desteno has spent years studying how people interact with each other and what drives human compassion. His research focuses on the role of compassion in social infrastructure, and delves into how understanding compassion can predict how well communities bounce back from catastrophic events. The science behind human connection provides insight into we can do to foster compassion in times of need.

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