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Social entrepreneurs tackle major problems, but too much guidance still rests on anecdotes. Better research can show what actually works and why.
The Star-Power simulation helps students experience inequality, power and marginalization while building empathy for people affected by social problems.
Entrepreneurs can develop empathy by observing people directly, setting aside assumptions and learning from real-world experience before designing solutions.
Social entrepreneurs are often motivated to action by a regard for others. In this Tedx talk, Fr. Greg Boyle explains how the motivations of compassion and kinship play out in his work as the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang member intervention and job-training program in Los Angeles. Boyle explains the critical roles of compassion and kinship in the development of social value.
