Hannibal Lecter seems more skilled at knowing exactly what other people are feeling than any study. I don't think that anybody who is a killer and enjoyed the suffering of others could really get there. The movie came to my mind as an example of this, but I'm not sure it qualifies as empathy,. But hey, John Malkovich doesn't even being a hypocrite if you would be a f****** sociopath.
Paul Bloom takes some time away from his "Waking Up" appearances to join us for a very special movie episode: our top three films about empathy. Can movies help us understand the experiences of people who live completely different lives? Do serial killers need empathy to effectively torture their victims? Does empathy make you want to blow up the world, or lead naked men into black liquid-y voids? Plus Paul and David try to bully Tamler into watching "Westworld." Also, buy Paul's new book (link below) "Against Empathy"! [Note: this episode is heavy on the spoilers. If you're worried, check the links below--they contain the titles for each movie in the order discussed on the podcast].
Special Guest: Paul Bloom.
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