It feels like empathy is having a weird moment right now, with some even arguing that empathy can be morally wrong. So what’s going on with empathy? Who are its critics, and is there some truth to the idea that empathy can be harmful?
Explain It to Me’s host, Jonquilyn Hall, talks to a therapist, a religion reporter, and a psychologist to understand the different forms of empathy, why it’s being criticized, and how to get better at practicing the beneficial aspects of it.
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