Exploring the Complexity of Moral Decision-Making and the Limitations of Empathy

Having a sense of scale is essential for making important decisions in the modern world, where choices like going to war or investing in different sectors involve trade-offs in lives. Empathy, often misunderstood as extra good sympathy, can lead to biased moral choices as it primarily focuses on those close to oneself or part of one's group. The deep personal connection aspect of empathy, although valuable in personal relationships, can hinder objective moral decision-making by fostering bias and emotional ties towards those in proximity.