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The Science of Empathy, with Peggy Mason

Big Brains

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What Do Rats Categorize?

Mason's research shows that ympathy can be shaped by social and environmental influences. This is more scientific proof that race and raceism are not rooted in biology. We can control the environments we create, make systems and societies that work for or against sympathy between different groups. To mason, this is actually optimistic. That's a really wonderful message. And we can get a lot farther if we simply understand that diversity in exposure, in inner action, is critically important.

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