[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Edwin to meet with the board to discuss focusing on the "wholistic empathy movement".
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Edwin to continue reaching out to empathy experts like Kevin Waldman, Amber, and Claire York to promote the holistic empathy definition.
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Edwin and Jodie to consider creating an "Empathy Rapid Response" group to provide quick responses to criticisms of empathy.
[ ] Jodie to look into criticisms of empathy and how they fit into the Drama Triangle framework.
[ ] Jodie to connect with Darryl Cameron and David Wingate regarding empathic AI research.
[ ] Jodie to be added to the "Empathy Super Friends" group.
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Edwin Rutsch and Jodie Jenson discussed action items from the previous week, including Edwin's meetings with the board and experts on empathy, and Jodie's research on empathy and the self. They explored the concept of empathy as a process rather than a state, emphasizing its role in understanding and connecting with others. Edwin shared his experience of facing fears through dance, highlighting the importance of presence and connection. They also proposed organizing a "fear empathy circle" to help individuals confront and understand their fears. Jodie expressed interest in incorporating embodied experiences like dance into empathy practices.
[ ] @Edwin Rutsch - Edwin and Jodie to explore the possibility of organizing a "fear empathy circle" as a new practice.
[ ] Jodie to follow up on connecting with Daryl Cameron and David Wingate regarding empathic AI research.
Edwin Rutsch reviews the action items from the previous week, including meeting with the board to discuss the holistic empathy movement.
Edwin is to continue reaching out to experts like Kevin Waltman, Amber, and Claire York, with Claire sending her book on empathy and leadership.
Jodie Jenson is tasked with looking into criticisms of empathy and how they fit into the Drama Triangle.
Dodik is to connect with Daryl Cameron and David Wingate regarding empathic AI research.
Edwin Rutsch mentions adding Jodie Jenson to the Empathy Super Friends group, which includes Maria and others who have written books on empathy.
Jodie Jenson confirms she saw Edwin's email about the group and is interested in connecting with more people in the empathy space.
Edwin discusses Claire York's new book coming out next month and mentions Maria's new book, which he requested a review copy of.
Jodie Jenson clarifies that she saw Edwin's email about Maria's book, not Claire's.
Edwin Rutsch talks about posting the empathy summit on LinkedIn, tagging participants and speakers, and mentions Jodie Jenson's upcoming speaking engagements in October and November.
Jodie Jenson confirms her participation in the November summit and asks for the date, which Edwin provides as November 8.
Edwin and Jodie discuss the topics of the upcoming summits, including philosophy, psychology, and the empathy circle practice.
Jodie Jenson expresses interest in reviewing the summit clips posted by Edwin.
Jodie Jenson shares her project on understanding the self and empathy, referencing William James' definition of the self as material, social, and spiritual components.
Jodie discusses Carl Rogers' view of the self as an organized, consistent set of perceptions and beliefs, and the potential impact of cognitive behavioral therapy on self-definition.
Edwin Rutsch shares his thoughts on Rogers' skepticism towards cognitive behavioral therapy and its authoritarian approach.
Jodie Jenson introduces Baumeister's definition of the self as an agentic individual, emphasizing the self's proactive nature.
Jodie Jenson proposes a definition of empathy as a process of engaging with others towards the goals of understanding, connecting, or helping.
Edwin Rutsch suggests that empathy is both a process and a state of being, referencing Rogers' concept of empathic and appreciative way of being.
Jodie Jenson seeks a concrete example of how empathy manifests as a quality of being, and Edwin describes his experience of empathy in an empathy circle.
Edwin explains the felt experience of empathy, using metaphors like a dark space or outer space to describe the quality of being present with another person's feelings.
Jodie Jenson shares her experience with a new therapist who encouraged her to actively seek out her existential panic attacks to gain control over them.
Edwin Rutsch discusses the importance of self-empathy and staying present with one's own feelings, using the example of his own anxiety during a dance.
Jodie Jenson reflects on the therapeutic benefits of self-empathy and how it helps individuals understand themselves better.
Edwin emphasizes the role of presence and connection in empathy, using the metaphor of a landscape to describe the inner experience of empathy.
Edwin Rutsch shares his experience of facing his fears through dance, describing how he stayed present with his anxiety and observed its different manifestations.
Jodie Jenson expresses interest in the idea of a fear empathy circle, where participants face and empathize with their fears.
Edwin suggests that such a circle could be a powerful growth-promoting practice, helping individuals overcome their fears in a supportive environment.
Jodie Jenson and Edwin discuss the potential benefits of incorporating embodied experiences like dance or music into empathy circles to enhance empathy and self-understanding.
Jodie Jenson mentions her involvement in a research group focused on empathy and the potential for future collaborations with Greg and others.
Edwin Rutsch suggests involving a consistent group of people in the fear empathy circle to ensure a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Jodie Jenson expresses her enthusiasm for the fear empathy circle and the potential for it to become a popular practice.
Edwin and Jodie discuss the importance of documenting their experiences and insights for future research and practical applications.