Overthink

Empathy

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Dec 1, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Ellie's Emotional Reaction to Biden

  • Ellie cried heavily during Kamala Harris's acceptance speech but felt warm fuzzies during Joe Biden's speech.
  • This shows emotional reactions to political figures vary widely among listeners.
INSIGHT

Empathy's Bias and Limits

  • Empathy triggers bias, favoring in-group members and excluding those seen as different.
  • Social norms and implicit biases deeply influence who is deemed worthy of empathy.
INSIGHT

Limits of Empathy Across Differences

  • Empathy can never fully bridge vastly different lived experiences.
  • Attempts to claim full empathy across social differences may obscure genuine understanding.
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