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Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All
Ayana Explains It All bridges the gap between current events (sometimes in her own life) and human behavior. Understanding human behavior in the context of current events can be complex, and requires nuanced discussions. Peoples' actions and reactions are influenced by a wide range of factors including social, cultural, economic, political, and psychological factors. Through in-depth discussions, Ayana considers those factors in the context of currents events, analyzing individual differences in our human response to provide a nuanced understanding that bridges the gap between what's happening in the world and our individual human reactions. Each episode, Ayana brings her unique perspective to the latest headlines, breaking down the underlying psychological and social factors at work. She explores everything from politics and economics to pop culture and technology, and offers insights that you won't find anywhere else. So tune in, "ALLiens," and join Ayana as she explores the fascinating and ever-evolving landscape of human behavior in the modern world through facts, figures and enlightenment.
March 7, 2022

The One Where Ayana Explains Empathy

The One Where Ayana Explains Empathy

Who doesn't like being told after losing their job or calling off a wedding that they'll get over it and they should have seen it coming? A lot of people. I'll explain why telling people this makes you a jerk and how there are jerks bigger than you ruining the world with their lack of empathy, how it impacts communities, why it is important, and how to learn it if you've lost it.

Works Cited: "Verywell Mind" article "What is Empathy?"; YourDictionary.com "Powerful Examples of Empathy Statements"; James G. Blight and Janet M. Lang "Lesson Number One: Empathize With Your Enemy"; and "How to Be More Empathetic" published in the NY Times.

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