Pauline Dakin
Journalist, author, and academic who produced and narrated the documentary 'The Battle for Empathy' featured in this episode.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 55min
Can empathy be dangerous?
Michael Slote, moral philosopher who studies care and ethics; Susan Lanzoni, historian of empathy and psychology; Matt Richins, psychologist and neuroscientist studying group dynamics; Pauline Dakin, journalist and maker of The Battle for Empathy. They explore empathy’s history, neuroscience, its fragility under fear, debates over whether it biases moral judgment, and programs that teach empathy in classrooms.
Jan 1, 2026 • 43min
New Year's Levee | Stories we're working on in 2026
Nahid Mustafa, a producer focused on social media's intellectual influencers, shares how scholars are using platforms like TikTok to educate. Pauline Holdsworth highlights Labradorian author Elizabeth Gowdy’s work, celebrating local stories and songs. Tom Howell tackles long-term thinking, exploring urban cycling in winter and its sustainability. Chris Wadszkow investigates the cultural weight of the number 27, connecting it to sports and the '27 Club.' Pauline Dakin delves into empathy's complex history and its evolving role in society.
