Empathy and Altruism
The discussion delves into the paradox of human empathy, revealing how our emotional responses are often more intense for individual tragedies than for large-scale suffering. Research shows that presenting a single victim evokes a stronger altruistic response, whereas adding more victims diminishes our willingness to help. This highlights a systematic flaw in our ability to respond to widespread harm, suggesting a disconnect between our evolved instincts and the moral challenges of modern society.In this clip
From this podcast
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Psychedelics with Sam Harris
Related Questions