196: Focus & The Reading Life, with Maryanne Wolf
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The Power of Reading and Developing Empathy
Reading about heroes and heroines helps us develop empathy by experiencing cumulative emotions and developing a feeling repertoire. Leaders who do not read may lack understanding of the lives of others, making empathy crucial for society. Neuroscience shows increased brain activation when reading, supporting the need to develop a desire to understand others beyond ourselves.
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