Paul Bloom On The Failure Of Empathy

Is empathy actually making us worse people? We are taught that empathy, sharing the pain of others, is the ultimate moral virtue. But Yale psychologist Paul Bloom argues the exact opposite. In this introduction, we look into the dangerous reality of how our emotions are weaponized by politicians, people and media, why empathy leads to biased decisions, and how a concept called "rational compassion" is the real key to doing good in the world. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the news or wondered why the world stops for one story while ignoring millions of others, this psychological breakdown explains exactly why. If you enjoyed this, subscribe for weekly inspiration, each week we explore the wisdom of a new voice or thinker to spark our journey. Your support means a lot! Follow on X - https://x.com/astoicdisciple #Psychology #Philosophy #ModernLife #SelfMastery #Selfknowledge