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You 2.0: The Empathy Gym

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The Power of Acting and Narrative Fiction

Being an actor, in some ways, prompts you to develop the muscle of ampathy. There's evidence at least that acting bolsters people's empathy. And i think this is especially important because fiction is one of the most powerful ways to connect with people who are different from us.

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