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The "Happy Life" Scientist: How To FINALLY Beat Stress, Worry & Uncertainty! Dacher Keltner

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Wealth, Class, and Compassion

This chapter examines the troubling relationship between social class and empathy, revealing how increased wealth often corresponds with diminished compassion. It discusses psychological studies and personal experiences that illustrate the 'power paradox', where individuals may become less kind as they gain wealth. The chapter ultimately highlights the societal implications of inequality and the need for awareness and ethical practices to combat declining empathy in affluent circles.

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