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Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

Mallory McMorrow Defends Calling Rural America 'Backwards'

Mallory McMorrow supports her past views on rural Americans and emphasizes the need for mutual understanding across different regions of the country.
#kindness
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How to Show Up With Kindness, Even on Your Toughest Days

Offering help and showing kindness can significantly improve relationships and workplace culture.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Psychology

People who turned out genuinely kind despite a tough childhood didn't learn kindness - they absorbed its absence so completely that its presence became the one thing they couldn't withhold from anyone who needed it, not as a decision, but as the only response available to a person formed the way they were formed - Silicon Canals

Kindness often stems from experiencing adversity, leading to deep empathy rather than being solely a product of a nurturing environment.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How to Show Up With Kindness, Even on Your Toughest Days

Offering help and showing kindness can significantly improve relationships and workplace culture.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who turned out genuinely kind despite a tough childhood didn't learn kindness - they absorbed its absence so completely that its presence became the one thing they couldn't withhold from anyone who needed it, not as a decision, but as the only response available to a person formed the way they were formed - Silicon Canals

Kindness often stems from experiencing adversity, leading to deep empathy rather than being solely a product of a nurturing environment.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

'If you're boring, it's good to know that you're being boring.' - Harvard Gazette

AI chatbots simulate empathy, misleading users into believing they understand and care, which can have negative implications for human relationships.
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

'If you're boring, it's good to know that you're being boring.' - Harvard Gazette

AI chatbots simulate empathy, misleading users into believing they understand and care, which can have negative implications for human relationships.
#ai-chatbots
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests

AI chatbots designed to be friendly may provide more inaccurate information, raising concerns about their trustworthiness in critical situations.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

The friendlier the AI chatbot the more inaccurate it is, study suggests

AI chatbots designed to be friendly may provide more inaccurate information, raising concerns about their trustworthiness in critical situations.
#compassion
Social justice
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Survey Says: Empathy Is the Key To Getting Motorists to Drive Safer - Streetsblog USA

Empathy, not enforcement, may be key to changing dangerous driving behaviors in America.
Remote teams
fromFortune
3 days ago

Hyatt's CEO has built a 'family' culture for 20 years. Now he's leaning on it | Fortune

Mark Hoplamazian emphasizes the importance of culture and empathy in navigating challenges at Hyatt Hotels.
#cognitive-empathy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The 4 Styles of Empathy

Primary empathy styles—cognitive, emotional, intuitive, or spiritual—reflect how individuals express empathy to themselves and others.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Behavioral scientists found that people who aren't genuinely good don't lack empathy - they possess what researchers call 'selective empathy' that activates only when there's an audience or when feeling someone's pain serves their narrative - Silicon Canals

Empathy can be selectively activated, with cognitive empathy intact but affective empathy deployed based on personal benefit or audience presence.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The 4 Styles of Empathy

Primary empathy styles—cognitive, emotional, intuitive, or spiritual—reflect how individuals express empathy to themselves and others.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Behavioral scientists found that people who aren't genuinely good don't lack empathy - they possess what researchers call 'selective empathy' that activates only when there's an audience or when feeling someone's pain serves their narrative - Silicon Canals

Empathy can be selectively activated, with cognitive empathy intact but affective empathy deployed based on personal benefit or audience presence.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
6 days ago

9 tips for managing with empathy from a neuroscientist

Managing people involves fostering independence and self-awareness rather than creating dependency through constant guidance.
#leadership
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

When Did Escapism Become Leadership's Go-To Strategy?

Avoidance erodes trust and long-term results; empathy is a strategic advantage for building resilient teams.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Power-Blindness Is the Ultimate Leadership Failure

A lack of empathy in leaders is a neurological byproduct of power, leading to strategic liabilities and poor decision-making.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

When Did Escapism Become Leadership's Go-To Strategy?

Avoidance erodes trust and long-term results; empathy is a strategic advantage for building resilient teams.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Power-Blindness Is the Ultimate Leadership Failure

A lack of empathy in leaders is a neurological byproduct of power, leading to strategic liabilities and poor decision-making.
Writing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.

Mandy Appleyard transitioned from a journalism career to caregiving for her mother, finding new purpose and connection during challenging times.
Marketing
fromRetail Brew
1 week ago

Coworking with Ryan Deutsch

Empathy is crucial in retail, helping brands create meaningful customer relationships through personalized experiences and data utilization.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why We Cry Emotional Tears When No Other Animal Does

Emotional tears serve as a unique social signal in humans, communicating feelings and activating empathy in observers.
Psychology
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Schmoozebots: study finds flattery will get AI everywhere

Making chatbots appear nicer enhances human interaction more than increasing their intelligence.
#gentle-parenting
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Are you a gentle partner' or a Fafo partner'? I know which team I'm on | Polly Hudson

Gentle partnering encourages active listening and empathy in relationships, particularly in challenging times.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says true class and financial wealth have almost no correlation - some of the classiest people you'll ever meet have very little money, and some of the wealthiest people you'll ever encounter display a set of behaviors that reveal the opposite of class, and the difference between the two comes down to something money can't purchase and poverty can't prevent - Silicon Canals

Wealth does not equate to class; lower-class individuals often exhibit more empathy and generosity than their wealthier counterparts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says people who make others light up when they first meet them have usually known what it feels like to be overlooked - and instead of becoming bitter about it, they made a quiet decision at some point in their life that no one in their presence would ever feel that invisible again, and that choice is one of the most powerful things a human being can do with their own pain - Silicon Canals

Warm individuals often transform their experiences of invisibility into empathy, making others feel valued and seen.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

There's a specific kind of person who can give the most precise, compassionate advice to everyone around them and then make the worst possible decisions for their own life. The clarity isn't selective. It's that they can only see patterns when they're not standing inside them. - Silicon Canals

People excel at identifying cognitive biases in others but struggle to recognize them in themselves, leading to a phenomenon called the bias blind spot.
Philosophy
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Richard Wrangham, anthropologist: Humans domesticated ourselves by defeating our alpha male ancestors'

Human beings exhibit both empathy and a unique capacity for planned violence, reflecting a complex duality in our nature.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Husband Is Turning a Common Spring Annoyance Into a Lesson in Brutality for Our Kids

Teaching compassion to children is essential, even when dealing with pests in gardening.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US politics

American Parents Are Getting Real About Their Struggles Explaining Current Events To Children

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Americans, We Want To Know What You've Told Your Kids About What's Going On In Our Country

Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

My Husband Is Turning a Common Spring Annoyance Into a Lesson in Brutality for Our Kids

Teaching compassion to children is essential, even when dealing with pests in gardening.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
US politics

American Parents Are Getting Real About Their Struggles Explaining Current Events To Children

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Americans, We Want To Know What You've Told Your Kids About What's Going On In Our Country

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says the most self-centered people in any room aren't the ones who talk loudest - they're the ones who respond to every story you tell with a story about themselves, so automatically and so consistently that they've long since stopped noticing they do it - Silicon Canals

Self-absorbed individuals often hijack conversations by redirecting focus to their own experiences, showing a lack of empathy for others.
Medicine
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Ogilvie Originally Had a Much-Different Ending on The Pitt

Season two introduces James Ogilvie, a medical student who evolves from a self-centered persona to a more empathetic character through experiences in the ER.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Found Something Terrible When I Googled My Co-Worker. Now I'm Not Sure How to Act.

Avoid letting personal knowledge about a colleague's tragedy affect professional interactions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Hypersensitivity Is an Emotional Superpower

Highly sensitive individuals process emotions deeply, which can be a strength in understanding social cues and empathy.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Reimagining Animal Sentience: A Novel View of Animal Minds

Animal sentience is real, and poetry can transform our understanding and treatment of animals as conscious beings.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Why Highly Sensitive People Feel Compelled to Manage Others' Feelings

Highly sensitive people often absorb others' emotions, leading to rescuing behaviors that can hinder personal growth and resilience.
Arts
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

You Might Cut Yourself on Becky Shaw

American theater has become hesitant to confront difficult themes, prioritizing empathy over the exploration of darker human experiences.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
3 weeks ago

Are You A Victim Of 'Weaponized Empathy'? Here's How To Spot The Toxic Behavior.

Weaponized empathy manipulates compassion to influence behavior, often violating personal boundaries and enabling harmful dynamics.
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
4 weeks ago

Thought Leader Q&A: Talking Human-Centered Recruiting And Talent Management With Dominika Probola

Empathy and understanding are essential in talent management, especially in the evolving landscape of Learning and Development.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Research suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals

Empathy can be selective, often directed more towards animals than humans due to psychological and biological factors.
#conversational-narcissism
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says the most self-centered people in any room aren't the ones who talk loudest - they're the ones who respond to every story you tell with a story about themselves, so automatically and so consistently that they've long since stopped noticing they do it - Silicon Canals

Conversational narcissism involves shifting focus in conversations back to oneself, often without awareness, hindering genuine connection.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 phrases that sound caring but are actually a self-centred person redirecting the conversation back to themselves - and the one most people fall for every time is the phrase that begins with "I totally understand because I..." followed by a story that replaces yours entirely - Silicon Canals

Conversational narcissism redirects focus to the speaker, often disguised as empathy, making it difficult to recognize.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says the most self-centered people in any room aren't the ones who talk loudest - they're the ones who respond to every story you tell with a story about themselves, so automatically and so consistently that they've long since stopped noticing they do it - Silicon Canals

Conversational narcissism involves shifting focus in conversations back to oneself, often without awareness, hindering genuine connection.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 phrases that sound caring but are actually a self-centred person redirecting the conversation back to themselves - and the one most people fall for every time is the phrase that begins with "I totally understand because I..." followed by a story that replaces yours entirely - Silicon Canals

Conversational narcissism redirects focus to the speaker, often disguised as empathy, making it difficult to recognize.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Impact of Detached Reactions to Tragedy

Detached responses to tragedy lower accountability and hinder empathy, while specific, caring responses promote genuine concern and action.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Signs You're Carrying Someone Else's Anxiety

Empathy can lead to emotional overload for highly empathic individuals, causing them to absorb and internalize others' emotions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says people who ask 'how can I learn to be more empathetic' already possess the one trait that matters most - self-awareness - while people who claim they're already empathetic rarely are - Silicon Canals

Self-awareness is essential for developing genuine empathy and emotional intelligence.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

'Raphinha's injury is a shame' - Spain boss Luis de la Fuente talks Lamine Yamal's game time amid Barcelona concerns

Team selection prioritizes winning while considering player fatigue and individual preferences.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Sister Told Our Sibling a Lie About Her Wedding. The Reveal Is Going to Be Crushing.

Discriminating against a child with Tourette syndrome at a family wedding can lead to significant emotional harm and conflict.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Most people don't realize that the kindest adults in any room were often the most watchful children - they learned to read faces before they learned to read books, and that vigilance became generosity because preventing pain in others was how they prevented their own - Silicon Canals

Generosity often stems from learned behaviors in response to emotional environments rather than from comfortable upbringings.
#donald-trump
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

He's the Opposite of a Narcissist': RFK Jr. Admits He's Done a Complete 180 on Empath' Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes Donald Trump is an empath, contrary to common perceptions of him as a narcissist.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Treasury secretary urges 'a little empathy' for Trump, who delighted in Robert Mueller's death

Empathy should be extended to President Trump, not Robert Mueller's family, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

He's the Opposite of a Narcissist': RFK Jr. Admits He's Done a Complete 180 on Empath' Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes Donald Trump is an empath, contrary to common perceptions of him as a narcissist.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Treasury secretary urges 'a little empathy' for Trump, who delighted in Robert Mueller's death

Empathy should be extended to President Trump, not Robert Mueller's family, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Johannes Radebe: I had always been warned to wear my flesh underwear. I did not that day'

Johannes Radebe is a celebrated dancer and performer, known for his achievements in dance and his recent memoir.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

eBook Launch: How AI Can Help Scale Soft Skills Training

AI enables scalable and measurable training for soft skills like empathy and communication through advanced language analysis and virtual practice scenarios.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Conversations about infertility are hard, but essential | Letters

Infertility conversations lack a shared vocabulary, making support difficult; genuine communication involves acknowledging discomfort and expressing a desire to understand.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Alan Piket on Comedy, Discipline, and Building a Career That Lasts

I started in stand-up because it felt like the most direct way to connect with people. There's no filter. You go on stage, and you find out very quickly if something works. That shaped everything for me. It forced me to be honest. If you're not honest, the audience knows. That idea still drives how I work today.
Media industry
#scott-bessent
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

"There is no bottom": Scott Bessent defends Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death - LGBTQ Nation

Scott Bessent defends Trump's controversial remarks about Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing empathy for Trump's experiences and challenges faced by his family.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

"There is no bottom": Scott Bessent defends Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death - LGBTQ Nation

Scott Bessent defends Trump's controversial remarks about Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing empathy for Trump's experiences and challenges faced by his family.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

"There is no bottom": Scott Bessent defends Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death - LGBTQ Nation

Scott Bessent defends Trump's controversial remarks about Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing empathy for Trump's experiences and challenges faced by his family.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

"There is no bottom": Scott Bessent defends Donald Trump's post celebrating Robert Mueller's death - LGBTQ Nation

Scott Bessent defends Trump's controversial remarks about Robert Mueller's death, emphasizing empathy for Trump's experiences and challenges faced by his family.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Advocate newsletter 3/23/26

The president spent the weekend celebrating the death of one of his political foes, former special counsel and FBI Director Robert Mueller, posting, 'Good. I'm glad he's dead,' on social media.
SF LGBT
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As Jewish ambulances are set ablaze, we must quell the flames of hate from Golders Green to the West Bank | David Davidi-Brown

The erosion of empathy and humanity fuels violence and hatred, impacting communities far beyond the immediate conflict zones.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lynn Breedlove's father and stepmother were brutally murdered. He made a luminous album from the pain. - 48 hills

When I first put on the new album he made about the tragedy with local experimental duo The Living Earth Show as Trust Me, called Why I Like Dead Guys, I expected a howl of cathartic rage, a furious screed against the abject violence of fate.
SF LGBT
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Scott Bessent Defends Trump Celebrating Mueller's Death

Bessent emphasized that given what has been done to President Trump and his family, it is impossible for either of us to understand what he has been through.
Right-wing politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Perfectionist's Endless Battle With the Universe

Other-oriented perfectionism involves extreme demands on others and can lead to mental health struggles and resentment toward life.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We can't all be heroes, but as a species we can become more altruistic with a bit of practice | Jackie Bailey

Human society has become kinder over time, with a decline in violence and an innate tendency towards altruism and care for others.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 37 and I've spent my entire adult life being told I'm 'too sensitive' or 'reading into things' - but the truth is I notice when people's tone shifts, when they avoid eye contact, when their kindness feels performative, and I'm exhausted from pretending I don't see what I see - Silicon Canals

Sensory processing sensitivity is a biological trait affecting 20% of the population, leading to deeper emotional and sensory processing.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Behavioral scientists say the reason people cry when they see someone else reunited with a loved one - at airports, in films, in real life - isn't sentimentality. The brain's mirror neuron system fires a complete emotional simulation of the experience, and the tears aren't about the strangers, they're about every reunion your own body has stored and every one it's still waiting for. - Silicon Canals

Observing emotional reunions activates mirror neurons, creating an embodied response that connects us to the feelings of others.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Introspection Begets Empathy

Introspection and empathy are essential psychological processes that enable effective navigation of human life and meaningful social interactions.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Solidarity by Rowan Williams review what does it really mean to stand by someone?

True solidarity requires acknowledging our fundamental separateness from others while recognizing our shared vulnerability and mutual obligations, not merely expressing empathetic identification with victims.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I could barely think because it was so bad': why Darcey Steinke wrote a book about pain

Chronic pain fundamentally transforms identity and relationships, increasing empathy and connection to reality through shared human vulnerability.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

The Case for Eavesdropping

There's nothing like eavesdropping to show you that the world outside your head is different from the world inside your head. It doesn't get nearly enough credit. Instead of being understood as an uncouth behavior, "overhearing" should be celebrated, welcomed and pursued. It's an underrated tool in an increasingly lonely and disconnected world.
Psychology
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The kindness of strangers: on the plane I was overwhelmed with grief, then a passenger let me rest my head on his shoulder

A compassionate stranger's quiet support during a vulnerable moment on a long flight restored faith in human kindness and empathy.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who always offer the last piece of food to someone else before taking it themselves display these 7 deeply ingrained character traits - Silicon Canals

People who offer the last slice of pizza demonstrate genuine empathy and mindful awareness, revealing character traits that influence how they interact with others and navigate social situations.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

9 signs you feel others' emotions as if they're your own and what that reveals about your rare wiring - Silicon Canals

Highly sensitive individuals physically experience others' emotions in their bodies and become emotionally drained by crowds due to their neurological wiring for deep empathic responses.
Psychology
fromMedium
2 months ago

No, VR can't make you walk in others' shoes

VR-induced empathy often produces momentary emotion without sustained behavioral change.
#emotional-intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

8 subtle things emotionally intelligent people never do when a friend is going through something difficult-and most well-meaning people do all of them - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Psychology

People who ask "is now a good time?" before calling often have these 7 traits that show exceptional emotional intelligence - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Relationships

8 subtle things emotionally intelligent people never do when a friend is going through something difficult-and most well-meaning people do all of them - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Psychology

People who ask "is now a good time?" before calling often have these 7 traits that show exceptional emotional intelligence - Silicon Canals

Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

I'm a philosopher who tries to see the best in others - but I know there are limits

Interpreting others charitably—seeing them as protagonists who do their best—promotes understanding, cooperation, and productive learning across differences.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 things genuinely empathetic people struggle with that others don't understand - Silicon Canals

Highly empathetic people constantly absorb others' emotions, struggle to set boundaries, and silently carry emotional exhaustion and guilt.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Why customer service is integral to business success

Excellent customer service, built on responsiveness, consistency, and empathy, is essential to retain customers and support long-term business success.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Did Carl Rogers Really Say About Therapy?

Empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard in a therapeutic relationship enable clients to become active agents of their own change.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Are You Unrealistically Idolizing Others?

Maintain realistic expectations of others, believe their self-descriptions, avoid idealizing people, and accept limitations to prevent disappointment and unhealthy relationships.
fromLondon Unattached
2 months ago

The Shitheads at the Royal Court New Theatre Review

The Shitheads is part period piece, part family drama and part allegorical epic. It unfolds at some time in prehistory (10,000 - 50,000 BC, to be exact). Nomadic hunter-gatherers coexist with a family of cannibalistic cave dwellers who justify their eating habits by dehumanising their human prey. Hunter-gatherers are 'shitheads', they say - inferior, stupid, without expansive interior lives. One of these cave-dwellers, a straight-talking fighter named Clare (Jacoba Williams - Vera), meets Greg (Jonny Khan - Statues), an endearing, simple-minded gatherer.
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