In an era where empathy is a widely used buzz word, do we truly understand what empathy means? Do we know what it means to practice empathy for self and others?
Tirthankar Dash, a coach and pattern mapper and Rishi Bhatnagar, who is a author and innovator, believe that our understanding of empathy is shallow. They use different lenses to deconstruct empathy for us through this insightful dialogue!
Rishi Bhatnagar exists at the intersection of design, product, storytelling and technology. He's exploring what it means to build a future where technology helps humans become more human. His curiosity lies in identifying how empathy empowers self, communities, learning, products and businesses. In the past, he has used storytelling to teach science, technology and design to 8-year-olds (through his book), helped plants speak with school students through an AI interface (showcased at The Whitehouse in 2016) and built floating cameras to support safe data collection during floods. He is an author, Intel Software Innovator, Forbes 30 under 30 Asia and a sense-maker.

Tirthankar Dash is a Pattern Mapper & Coach who studies human behaviour patterns at depth and scale.
Insights emerge at the intersection of patterns. These insights shape the design of self, leadership, strategy and policy. Dash uses data science and human sciences to make sense of patterns. As the Head of Design & Strategy at Quantum, Dash has worked with leaders at 100+ companies in the Global1000 to unlock human insights that have shaped the design of brands, products, innovation, growth, and corporate purpose. As an Executive Coach, he has coached 100+ senior executives, leaders and entrepreneurs to unlock their story and achieve purpose, authenticity and meaning! 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