Empathy is not endorsement | Dylan Marron | TED Talk

In his TED Talk “Empathy is not endorsement,” digital creator Dylan Marron discusses his experiences with internet hate, bullying, and discrimination. Marron’s content has racked up millions of views for projects like ‚ÄúEvery Single Word” and ‚ÄúSitting in Bathrooms with Trans People,” but he’s found the flip side of success online is internet hate. Marron decided to take a radical approach in dealing with his haters: he reached out them and gave them an opportunity to share their story. Learn how simple acts of compassion and empathy on social media can lead to interesting, and even cathartic, conversations.
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