The RSA was thrilled to host Sir David Attenborough

The RSA was thrilled to host Sir David Attenborough and explorer/conservationist Tim Flannery.

They spoke passionately about the era-defining issue of climate change.

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was

In this animated RSA Short, Dr. Brené Brown explains that genuine empathic connection, crucial for easing pain, requires us to bravely acknowledge our own fragilities. This insightful talk was published on December 10, 2013.

A research professor and best-selling author, Dr. Brown has spent a decade studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame. Watch her full talk, "The Power of Vulnerability," or explore her book, *Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead* (Penguin Portfolio, 2013).

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