Empathy: The Engine for Human Progress | Ronnie Zhou | TEDxSHSID Youth

Through revisiting key moments in history, Ronnie discovers the key component that fuels humanity's advancement: empathy. From a frozen Christmas truce in 1914 to the rise of civilizations, Ronnie follows a force that lingers behind the scenes in human history, arguing that this may be the only answer for the troubles we face ahead. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx