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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.
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.
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.