Can AI Help Us Practice Empathy with David Esselman from Fireside

In this episode, we speak with David Esselman from the Fireside Project (firesideproject.org) about an AI training companion for facilitators, called Lucy. We explore how this tool supports trauma-informed listening practices for facilitators, not by offering advice, but by providing a safe simulation space to rehearse empathy, presence, and ethical decision-making.

📌 Guest: David Esselman, Senior Advisor, AI Initiatives: [e-mail]

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