The Meaning of Compassion
The Meaning of Compassion
Living up to his surname, this physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist talks about how the quality of compassion can motivate us to build a better world, cure disease, eradicate poverty, and—when we all pull together —to help the arc of history "bend towards justice.” Dr. Brilliant should know - he worked on the team at the World Health Organization that helped eradicate small pox from the face of the earth, and the foundation he cofounded with his wife has helped give eyesight to millions in the developing world. Hear about how he and his collaborators made a huge difference in the world - and why.