"Does it seem like humanity is more intent on selfishness than ever? And what do we make of all these dictators, internet trolls, and people who recline their airline coach seats or leave their shopping carts between cars? Is it a race to the bottom for us all? These are dark and lofty questions of humanity. Take heart, for all kindness is not lost. Turns out we're far more Moana than Maleficent."
"The second-greatest commandment from the Almighty is to "love your neighbor as yourself." It's right up there with loving your enemies. Personally, I find it's much easier to love my far-off enemies like Putin, Kim Jong-un, or the Kardashians than to love the guy I hold the door open for at Starbucks who then orders before me. For his entire office."
Research reveals which personality types achieve greater success in life. Humans exhibit an automatic preference for moral beauty that shapes social perceptions. Empathy and compassion function as essential capacities enabling cooperation among individuals and groups. Many people perceive increasing selfishness and rude behavior, yet considerable kindness and cooperative tendencies remain widespread. Everyday examples of inconsiderate conduct include dictators, internet trolls, reclining airline passengers, and abandoned shopping carts. Religious and moral teachings call for loving neighbors and even enemies, challenging people to extend compassion in close encounters. Possible explanations for jerky behavior include genetic predisposition, narcissism, sociopathy, or childhood neglect.
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