In an increasingly divided world, we need empathy more than ever. How can we improve how we actively practice empathy, and reframe it as a way to bridge differences? Jamil Zaki knows exactly where to start. As the Director of the Social Neuroscience Lab at Stanford University, he’s seen firsthand that empathy is something anyone can train themselves to improve upon, and he’s got the science to back it up. It’s a practicable skill, and one that proffers an abundance of positive ripple effects personally and professionally when deliberately enhanced. In his fact-packed talks, Jamil expertly explores how empathy works, why it matters, and why it’s on the decline in society—and what we can do to increase it through deliberate practice. Our capacity for kindness is one of humanity’s defining features, and at this moment in history we have to fight to keep it that way. If you’re looking to enrich your life and workplace culture to be more compassionate, hacking empathy is a great way to get the ball rolling—and Jamil will show you how.