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This group caters to curious people who are seeking added depth to the usual conversations about topics that defy simple explanations and/or deserve deeper insight. There is no fee to attend, and participation is purely voluntary. In fact, we often have members attend just to listen (although the more voices in the debate, the better it is!). And join our Facebook page - member or not, everyone is welcome there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183614758344101/
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See all- Let's talk about empathy: what is it, why do we have it and how do you use it?Tender Greens, El Segundo, CA$1.00
I have been increasingly fascinated by the way in which empathy shapes our world view and how we behave . Is it a strictly human condition? Do unto others? Gender based? What about the Trolley Problem? Is this what fuels sites like GoFundMe?
Elon Musk had some personal views on this that had me pondering his behavior:
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/22/nx-s1-5321299/how-empathy-came-to-be-seen-as-a-weakness-in-conservative-circles
Empathy versus Sympathy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khitCEJHzH4
The Golden Rule:
https://youtu.be/CU3LgRcHWfgOkay, it's a tricky concept but let's bat it around a bit and see what turns up.
