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#219 — The Power of Compassion

Making Sense with Sam Harris

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Is Compassion the Only Tool to Navigate Moments Like That?

In his new book, "The Surgeon's Notebook," Dr. David Silverman talks about the challenges of being a pediatric surgeon. He says some surgeons are checked out emotionally around the reality of the situation for the parents or patients. But there is also an extreme where you can connect with your patient and help them through their pain -- even though it may not seem like it at first....

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