Ilana Ben-Ari: How the Empathy Toy is Changing the World
At what age did we lose our sense of play? What role does play have in boosting trust, collaboration, and creativity? A big role, it turns out. My guest today, Ilana Ben-Ari, says research shows we gain tremendous amounts of communication, collaboration, and empathy skills in kindergarten, but they then drastically decline as the education system demands more metrics and less play from us. Science shows us that the act of play fosters innovation, collaboration, and empathy - AT ANY AGE. Today, we talk about her path from empathetic design to running a company dedicated to boosting empathy and…
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