The movie is just like an incredible visual experience, but one of the things that's fascinating is the way they filmed it. They had her drive around, they put hidden cameras in the car and she actually picked up men. So we kind of see the movie through her eyes throughout. But as we're watching her develop this capacity of empathy because we're sort of doing it too.
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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