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Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is empathy a core strength? Here's what philosophy says

Elon Musk claims empathy is the 'fundamental weakness of Western civilization.'
Empathy can lead to burnout and practical weakness in professionals.
Philosophers argue that empathy, while debated, can be a strength that informs better decision-making.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The #1 Relationship Skill No One Teaches You

Empathy starts with self-communication, and transforming relationships requires introspection and addressing one's own emotional reactions.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Do Some Forms of Trauma Get More Empathy Than Others?

The concept of trauma should include all survivors, not just those with PTSD from war.
There is a significant empathy gap for survivors of relational and systemic trauma, affecting their healing process.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Column | Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy?

President Biden's personal message on his cancer emphasizes the importance of empathy and resilience in difficult times.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Top problem-solving Judge Debra Young is fine-tuning the courts' restorative practices | amNewYork

Judge Debra Young's journey underscores how personal experience shapes her empathetic approach within the criminal justice system.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is empathy a core strength? Here's what philosophy says

Elon Musk claims empathy is the 'fundamental weakness of Western civilization.'
Empathy can lead to burnout and practical weakness in professionals.
Philosophers argue that empathy, while debated, can be a strength that informs better decision-making.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The #1 Relationship Skill No One Teaches You

Empathy starts with self-communication, and transforming relationships requires introspection and addressing one's own emotional reactions.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Do Some Forms of Trauma Get More Empathy Than Others?

The concept of trauma should include all survivors, not just those with PTSD from war.
There is a significant empathy gap for survivors of relational and systemic trauma, affecting their healing process.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Column | Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy?

President Biden's personal message on his cancer emphasizes the importance of empathy and resilience in difficult times.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Top problem-solving Judge Debra Young is fine-tuning the courts' restorative practices | amNewYork

Judge Debra Young's journey underscores how personal experience shapes her empathetic approach within the criminal justice system.
#leadership
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Lead When You're Not the Loudest Voice in the Room

Quiet leadership fosters trust and lasting impact in modern workplaces.
Empowering teams through listening is key for introverted leaders.
True leadership relies more on presence and clarity than on charisma.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Lead When You're Not the Loudest Voice in the Room

Quiet leadership fosters trust and lasting impact in modern workplaces.
Empowering teams through listening is key for introverted leaders.
True leadership relies more on presence and clarity than on charisma.
#communication
#human-interaction
#elon-musk
#politics
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
LA real estate

Richard Gere Doubles Down on Fierce Criticism of Donald Trump as He Opens Up About Life in Spain-7 Months After Quitting U.S.

fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
LA real estate

Richard Gere Doubles Down on Fierce Criticism of Donald Trump as He Opens Up About Life in Spain-7 Months After Quitting U.S.

#meditation
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

23 Doctors Who Said Something Crass, Cruel, Or CRINGEY To Their Patients

When I was 12, I was diagnosed with Lupus. It attacked my brain, and I had to relearn how to do everything. I lost my memory and had tremors in my entire body. I also couldn't walk; it was Cerebellar ataxia.
Healthcare
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Time, the Revelator

One more murder in Portland, thousands more murdered on Sunday in neighborhoods across the world... maybe we have to be desensitized in order to function.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Has Tender Exchange With Ukrainian Reporter During Tense NATO Presser: Say Hello to Your Husband'

That's rough stuff, right? That's tough. And you're living here.
US news
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Valley Recap: Aloha-ha-ha

Scott’s character, who pushes a men’s group narrative, feels overly prominent and suggests potential villainy in future episodes, as he insinuates himself into Jesse's life.
Relationships
#lgbtq-rights
SF LGBT
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

Pride Month 2025: 6 Reasons Why Celebrating Pride Still Matters

Pride Month remains vital as a reminder of LGBTQ+ history and challenges, fostering empathy and understanding for ongoing struggles faced by the community.
SF LGBT
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

Pride Month 2025: 6 Reasons Why Celebrating Pride Still Matters

Pride Month remains vital as a reminder of LGBTQ+ history and challenges, fostering empathy and understanding for ongoing struggles faced by the community.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Keeping an Open Mind in an Increasingly Opinionated World

Empathy reduces confirmation bias, allowing us to confront our own limitations and fostering an environment where opposing viewpoints can be heard and understood.
Mindfulness
#compassion
#music
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Vijay Iyer's art of listening

Vijay Iyer integrates his rigorous STEM background with deep emotional listening in his music, emphasizing communication and empathy.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Vijay Iyer's art of listening

Vijay Iyer integrates his rigorous STEM background with deep emotional listening in his music, emphasizing communication and empathy.
fromTampa Free Press
1 week ago

How Evok Healthcare Marketing Is Breaking Stigma And Rebuilding Public Trust

Evok Advertising emphasizes healthcare marketing that is rooted in empathy and authentic storytelling to build trust and engage diverse communities, replacing stigma with understanding.
Social media marketing
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Elio Has Trouble Getting Out of Its Own Head

Elio, an orphan dreaming of space, gets mistaken for Earth's leader by aliens seeking diplomatic relationships, leading to whimsical yet complex adventures about empathy.
Independent films
#diversity
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

UX and inclusive design: Help me understand!

Inclusive design is a mindset focused on empathy and understanding diverse user needs.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

UX and inclusive design: Help me understand!

Inclusive design is a mindset focused on empathy and understanding diverse user needs.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

Ralph Caruso on Writing Thoughtful Rejection Letters: A Leadership Skill Too Often Overlooked - Social Media Explorer

Even when you say no, you have a responsibility to treat that vulnerability with respect.
Relationships
#accountability
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How Virtual Reality Could Dismantle Gender Bias

Implicit attitudes, buried deep in our mental machinery, can quietly shape how we perceive, judge, and act. We may not feel them, nor even be aware of them.
Women in technology
#education
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The best books for children about refugees

Books can foster understanding and empathy towards refugees among children.
Reading materials can help engage children in meaningful conversations about migration.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fundraising

Exclusive | NYC students choose foreign school for grant - while others get nothing - in tough 'empathy' lesson

Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The best books for children about refugees

Books can foster understanding and empathy towards refugees among children.
Reading materials can help engage children in meaningful conversations about migration.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fundraising

Exclusive | NYC students choose foreign school for grant - while others get nothing - in tough 'empathy' lesson

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

"Straw" On Netflix Has People Ugly Crying, And The Twist Ending Didn't Help

Straw is a film about empathy, showcasing the struggles of a single mother striving to care for her sick daughter while navigating life's challenges.
Film
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Simone Biles apologizes to Riley Gaines over trans athlete row amid right-wing backlash

Simone Biles apologizes for personal remarks amid heated debate on transgender athletes, emphasizing the need for empathy and respect.
Biles advocates for a transgender division in sports.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Every Truth Comes After the Event

Every truth comes after the event, the philosopher Alain Badiou once said. It's tempting to view the widespread stress, anxiety, and sense of disconnection today as the culmination of such an event-one that reveals an uncomfortable truth: Few people dare to live authentically, as they are consumed by what others think of them.
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Heroism: A Thousand Faces of Love in Action

"No one is so cowardly that love could not inspire him to heroism." -Phaedrus in Plato's Symposium
Social justice
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

What the National Guard Crackdown in LA Made Us See

Growing empathy among Americans challenges Trump's anti-immigrant agenda.
Mass protests indicate a shift in public perception regarding immigrants.
#pride-month
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Designing from the margins

Pride Month highlights the disconnect between corporate visibility and the realities of LGBTQ+ lives, emphasizing the need for genuine support.
UX design
fromMedium
1 month ago

Designing from the margins

Empathy in design is essential, influenced heavily by the designer's personal experiences, especially for marginalized groups during polarized times.
#parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Using Empathy and Discipline When Parenting Kids With Disabilities

Discipline should be guided by empathy, not replaced by it.
Adjust your expectations-don't eliminate them.
A consistent structure is a powerful expression of love.
Startup companies
fromInc
4 weeks ago

He Got Rejected for His Dream Job. His Response Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence

Empathy in the hiring process is crucial for understanding candidates' experiences.
Candidates' reactions to rejections can offer insights on improving hiring practices.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Some Books are "Life Ruiners"

Books can profoundly alter our perspectives, leading to personal growth and transformation after impactful readings.
Books
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The three laws of love, and how to follow them

A Love Ethic or a love-based approach to ethics says to love your neighbor with the same intensity with which you love yourself.
Social justice
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Chinese student struck a chord emphasizing humanity during Harvard commencement speech

Understanding and empathy are essential for global change, according to Harvard graduate Yurong 'Luanna' Jiang.
US news
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Blueprint for Trauma-Informed Capital Mitigation

To advocate for life in a capital defense case is to stand in the stillness between punishment and possibility. It invites attorneys to speak the language of survival physiology.
Law
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Shelley Sella, MD - Beyond Limits

"Beyond Limits is not just a testament to a standard of care grounded in competence, compassion, and sensitivity. It calls for a paradigm shift beyond Dobbs and Roe."
SF LGBT
fromMedium
1 month ago

UX Moments: It's not your idea because you know I gave it to you

To convince others, UX designers must connect their ideas to what stakeholders value, using empathy and understanding to lead them to conclusions themselves.
UX design
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scarlett Johansson debuts as a director in Cannes with a comic tale of grief and empathy

The Independent champions accessible journalism, supporting essential reporting on social issues like reproductive rights and climate change.
Film
fromMedium
1 month ago

UX isn't just a skillset-It's a mindset

It's not about making things pretty. It's about making things work. Yes, aesthetics matter, but functionality always wins.
UX design
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Efficiency Trap: How Pursuing Speed Erodes Connection

Humans thrive on presence and connections rather than constant efficiency.
Slowing down enhances empathy and enriches our experiences.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Viral TikTok on crowded train car sparks fierce debate: 'Chivalry for pregnant women doesn't exist anymore'

The societal expectations surrounding chivalry for pregnant women are being challenged and debated on social media.
fromYahoo Sports
1 month ago

White Sox play one of their best games of the season, lose to the Mariners anyway, 5-1

Baseball can strain one's sense of empathy, sometimes. I believe in empathy as the cheapest and best antidote to a world that sometimes seemed designed for, and therefore too often rewards, unchecked greed and narcissism.
Chicago White Sox
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