Lives Well Lived
Lives Well Lived
Peter Singer & Kasia de Lazari Radek
SHERMIN KRUSE on surviving the Iranian Revolution through the power of empathy
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Nov 27, 2025 at 5:44 am.
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Shermin Kruse is an Iranian-born lawyer, and author of Stoic Empathy. Shermin's work often draws on her experiences growing up during war, navigating cultural exile, and advocating for women, refugees, and cross-cultural dialogue. Kruse differentiates between cognitive and emotional empathy and discusses their applications in various scenarios, including negotiations and conflict resolution.


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