Can empathy be dangerous?
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Can empathy be dangerous?

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 9, 202654 min

It depends on who you ask. Until recently empathy was generally considered a positive thing. But a growing number of mostly conservative voices believe empathy can be extremely dangerous — even toxic. Their argument is that empathy can drive irrational thinking and behaviour in public life. The result is a growing battle over empathy in a world that has never seemed to need it more. Liked this episode? Have a listen to this: Why practicing empathy is far from simple. Guests on this podcast: Matt Ri...

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