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The Empathy Summit focused on the importance of empathy circles, with participants sharing their experiences and reflections. Edwin Rutsch highlighted the need for clear definitions of empathy, emphasizing Carl Rogers' foundational work. Rosa Zubizarreta discussed integrating empathy circles with other practices like NVC and dynamic facilitation. Maša Blaznik reflected on the confusion around empathy in social media and the distinction between empathy and codependency. Janna Weiss and others discussed the potential for scaling empathy circles globally and the importance of consistent groups for deeper exploration. The summit aimed to promote empathy as a primary cultural value, bridging political divides and fostering mutual understanding.
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Explore ways to scale up the empathy movement and get the message out through high-level media channels
[ ] Develop a video or post to clarify the distinction between empathy and codependency/trauma response
[ ] Learn more about the structure and training for empathy circles
Speaker 1 expresses excitement about joining the Empathy Summit, mentioning their long-term interest and recent registration for training.
Janna Weiss acknowledges Masha and Rosa's experience with empathy circles and asks Edwin to handle the timing.
Rosa Zubizarreta reflects on Edwin's extensive experience with empathy-related work and expresses delight at his participation.
Janna Weiss initiates the empathy circle process, setting a three-minute time turn for speakers.
Speaker 1 shares their delight in attending the summit, emphasizing the importance of self-empathy and reflection.
Rosa Zubizarreta reflects back, confirming Speaker 1's feelings of connection and alignment with the summit's themes.
Speaker 1 discusses their six-month search for a suitable program post-COVID and their lack of skill in creating structures for others to join.
Rosa Zubizarreta reflects on Speaker 1's desire for a structure to help people connect empathically, emphasizing the flexibility of the practice
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Rosa Zubizarreta expresses excitement about the summit, noting the integration of various practices like NVC and IFs into empathy circles.
Maša Blaznik reflects on Rosa's excitement and her interest in blending different approaches.
Rosa Zubizarreta mentions her interest in connecting empathy circles with more-than-human practices.
Maša Blaznik acknowledges Rosa's interest and reflects on her feelings of sadness about not being more connected to the community.
Maša Blaznik shares her stress due to technical issues with her computer before the summit and her subsequent anger.
Edwin Rutsch reflects on Maša's stress and her desire to speak coherently.
Maša Blaznik describes how listening to Tina's authenticity helped her reconnect to her center.
Maša Blaznik expresses her desire to connect with Edwin for the empathy movement and shares her ideas.
Edwin Rutsch finds personal stories shared at the summit gratifying and feels they are making a difference in people's lives.
Janna Weiss reflects on the impact of personal transformation stories shared by Tina and Alyssa.
Edwin Rutsch discusses the potential for scaling up the empathy movement and the importance of being heard in political and social debates.
Janna Weiss and Edwin Rutsch discuss the need for the empathy movement to be part of the broader cultural discussion.
Janna Weiss reflects on the importance of having a consistent group for deeper exploration and the value of public events.
Janna Weiss shares a book about nature in Bhutan and gross national happiness, expressing interest in Masha's work.
Edwin Rutsch reflects on the broader application of empathy circles and the need for political engagement.
Janna Weiss and Edwin Rutsch discuss the potential for scaling up the empathy movement and the importance of being heard in political and social debates.
Rosa Zubizarreta shares her excitement about her first peer-reviewed article on dynamic facilitation and active listening.
Janna Weiss reflects on Rosa's dissertation research and its focus on dynamic facilitation and active listening.
Rosa Zubizarreta discusses the importance of active listening in empathy circles and the academic debate around empathy.
Janna Weiss acknowledges Rosa's contribution to the academic discussion on empathy and the importance of active listening.
Maša Blaznik reflects on the confusion around empathy in social media and the misconception of empathy as a weakness.
Edwin Rutsch reflects on the need to clarify the distinction between empathy and codependency.
Maša Blaznik discusses the importance of addressing the misconceptions about empathy in social media and the need for clear definitions.
Edwin Rutsch emphasizes the importance of clear definitions and the impact of Carl Rogers' work on empathy.
Edwin Rutsch shares his vision for the empathy movement, emphasizing the need for clear definitions and the impact of Carl Rogers' work.
Maša Blaznik reflects on the confusion around empathy and the need for a holistic approach.
Edwin Rutsch discusses the importance of addressing criticisms from political and social perspectives and the need for clear definitions.
Janna Weiss and Edwin Rutsch discuss the potential for scaling up the empathy movement and the importance of being heard in political and social debates.
Speaker 1 expresses their alignment with the summit's themes and their interest in learning more about the empathy circle community.
Janna Weiss reflects on the importance of alignment and the value of the empathy circle community.
Edwin Rutsch shares his love for the empathy circle and the impact of personal stories shared at the summit.
Janna Weiss and Edwin Rutsch discuss the potential for scaling up the empathy movement and the importance of being heard in political and social debates.