Empathy and respect. Empathy and respect. This week two people I trust and rely on sent me this TEDTalk, both saying: “This is what we’re talking about.” The talk’s provocation: How do we connect with our political enemies? The talk’s summary: We can't afford to hate “them” any longer, and we can't afford to let them hate “us” either. Empathy and respect is the starting place. TEDTalk: How to Have Better Political Conversations