Why Aren't We More Compassionate?
Psychologist Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, examines why we aren't more compassionate more of the time.
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How Can We Make The World More Compassionate?
Religion scholar Karen Armstrong describes how compassion is the core principle in all world religions, in the form of the golden rule.
Are We Wired To Be Compassionate?
Author Robert Wright says humans are not simply wired to be compassionate — we have evolved to feel compassion out of self-interest.
Is It Enough To Be Politically Correct?
Political pundit Sally Kohn says we shouldn't worry as much about being politically correct; instead, she says, we need to focus on being emotionally correct.
A Mother Rises Through The Ranks In 'Monkey Kingdom'
Macaque monkeys born at the top of society live like royalty. The new film from Disneynature follows a monkey born at the bottom of the pile who struggles to makes a better life for her family.
In 'Song Of Lahore,' A Race To Revive Pakistani Classical Music
In 1977, classical music virtually died in Pakistan when the government decried music and film. Seven musicians are working to bring the art back, and a film premiering Saturday documents their quest.
Unsettling Tales Of Strange Suburbia Echo Through 'The Night'
What do Rapunzel, the Buddha and small-town America have in common? Deceptively safe spaces, says Steven Millhauser. The Pulitzer Prize winner's new short story collection is Voices in the Night.
Like 'Dynasty' On Ice: The Nancy Kerrigan And Tonya Harding Museum
Why would a couple of comedians build a museum in their hallway dedicated to figure skaters in 1994? Because the story of their rivalry, Kerrigan's attack and the media frenzy is just so American.
This Robot Chef Has Mastered Crab Bisque
The system, a pair of robotic arms, learned to cook by mimicking the motions of a top chef. Even though it can't smell or taste, its maker says the robot should be able to make 2,000 meals by 2017.