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Episode 5 | What Is Empathy?

Season 1 Episode 5

This ability to feel another’s pain explains why stories can be so powerful.

When we watch someone else in pain our brains run a simulation of what that pain feels like. This ability to imagine another's pain is the basis of how we relate to each other and explains why stories can be so powerful.

AIR DATE 11/11/15

Episode 5 | What Is Empathy?

Episode 5 | What Is Empathy?

Episode 5 | In-Group/Out-Group

Episode 5 | In-Group/Out-Group

Episode 5 | The Amazing Case of John Robison

Episode 5 | The Amazing Case of John Robison

Episode 5 | Social Pain Is Real Pain

Episode 5 | Social Pain Is Real Pain

Episode 5 | Discerning Babies

Episode 5 | Discerning Babies

Episode 5 | Mirroring Others

Episode 5 | Mirroring Others

Episode 5 | Destroying Empathy

Episode 5 | Destroying Empathy

Episode 5 | The Massacre of Srebrenica

Episode 5 | The Massacre of Srebrenica

Episode 5 | What Is Empathy?

Episode 5 | What Is Empathy?

Episode 5 | In-Group/Out-Group

Episode 5 | In-Group/Out-Group

Episode 5 | The Amazing Case of John Robison

Episode 5 | The Amazing Case of John Robison

Episode 5 | Social Pain Is Real Pain

Episode 5 | Social Pain Is Real Pain

Episode 5 | Discerning Babies

Episode 5 | Discerning Babies

Episode 5 | Mirroring Others

Episode 5 | Mirroring Others

Episode 5 | Destroying Empathy

Episode 5 | Destroying Empathy

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About The Brain with David Eagleman

Neuroscientist Eagleman explores the human brain in a series that reveals the ultimate story of us, why we feel and think the things we do. The project blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling stories, and addresses big questions.

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